Japanese symbol for “happiness”
幸せ
しあわせ
Romaji: shiawase
happiness; good fortune; luck; blessing
In Japanese, happiness is 幸せ, read しあわせ (shiawase).
Before using these characters for a tattoo, check them with a native speaker. Dictionary words often have several meanings, and the right choice depends on context.
Meanings
- adj-na, n happiness; good fortune; luck; blessing
Written forms: 幸せ、倖せ、仕合わせ、仕合せ. Readings: しあわせ、しやわせ.
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “happiness”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 幸福 | こうふく koufuku | happiness; well-being; joy |
| 幸い | さいわい saiwai | happiness; blessedness; luck |
| 光 | ひかり hikari | happiness; hope |
| 幸 | さち sachi | good luck; fortune; happiness |
| 福 | ふく fuku | good fortune; happiness; blessing |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 不幸 | ふこう fukou | unhappiness; sorrow; misfortune |
| 幸福 | こうふく koufuku | happiness; well-being; joy |
| 幸い | さいわい saiwai | happiness; blessedness; luck |
| 幸運 | こううん kouun | good luck; fortune |
| 御幸 | ぎょうき gyouki | imperial visit; imperial outing |
See also: Chinese symbol for “happiness”.
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