Japanese symbol for “welfare”
福祉
ふくし
Romaji: fukushi
welfare; well-being; social welfare; social security
In Japanese, welfare is 福祉, read ふくし (fukushi).
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
- n welfare; well-being; social welfare; social security; social service
Written forms: 福祉. Readings: ふくし、ふくち.
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “welfare”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 厚生 | こうせい kousei | welfare; public welfare; social welfare |
| 為 | ため tame | good; advantage; benefit |
| 幸福 | こうふく koufuku | happiness; well-being; joy |
| 安否 | あんぴ anpi | safety; welfare; well-being |
| 福利 | ふくり fukuri | welfare |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 幸福 | こうふく koufuku | happiness; well-being; joy |
| 祝福 | しゅくふく shukufuku | celebration (of a joyous occasion); blessing; giving one's blessing |
| 裕福 | ゆうふく yuufuku | wealthy; rich; affluent |
| 福音 | ふくいん fukuin | good news; glad tidings |
| 福岡 | ふくおか fukuoka | Fukuoka (city, prefecture) |
| 社会福祉 | しゃかいふくし shakaifukushi | social welfare |
| 老人福祉 | ろうじんふくし roujinfukushi | welfare for the aged |
| 児童福祉 | じどうふくし jidoufukushi | child welfare |
See also: Chinese symbol for “welfare”.
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