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Kanji for Fortune
Japanese has more than one kanji connected to “fortune”: 運、福、禄、倖. Each has its own feeling. Compare their meanings, readings and the names they appear in.
fortune
Luck and destiny, and the power to move forward.
12 strokes On reading ウン (un) Kun reading はこぶ (hakobu) JLPT N3
Dictionary meanings: carry, luck, destiny, fate, lot
Readings used for names on Nazuke: un
In Japan it appears in about 63 given names in the JMnedict name dictionary, in both boys’ and girls’ names.
fortune
Good fortune and happiness.
Written on New Year decorations to welcome luck.
13 strokes On reading フク (fuku) JLPT N2
Dictionary meanings: blessing, fortune, luck, wealth
Readings used for names on Nazuke: tomi, fu, fuku, yoshi
In Japan it appears in about 187 given names in the JMnedict name dictionary, in both boys’ and girls’ names.
good fortune
Good fortune and blessings.
12 strokes On reading ロク (roku) Kun reading さいわい、ふち (saiwai, fuchi) JLPT N1
Dictionary meanings: fief, allowance, pension, grant, happiness
Readings used for names on Nazuke: yoshi, roku
More about 禄 →good fortune
Luck that arrives unexpectedly; a happy turn of fate.
10 strokes On reading コウ (kou) Kun reading しあわせ、さいわい (shiawase, saiwai) JLPT N1
Dictionary meanings: happiness, luck
Readings used for names on Nazuke: kou
In Japan it appears in about 70 given names in the JMnedict name dictionary, mostly in girls’ names.
More about 倖 →Thinking of a tattoo? A single kanji like these is meaningful on its own, but ask a native speaker to check the exact form and stroke order before you commit.
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