kanji

Meaning

Lucky, Good luck

Reading

Parts

士Samurai 口Mouth

Example Word

吉: luck. The Japanese noun '吉 (きち)' primarily means 'luck' or 'good fortune'. It is often used in contexts related to auspiciousness or favorable outcomes. This term is commonly seen in traditional settings, such as in fortune-telling (omikuji) or in names of places and people to convey a sense of prosperity. For example: This is a lucky day「今日は吉の日だ」(きょうはきちのひだ). The fortune slip says good luck「おみくじは吉と言っている」(おみくじはきちといっている). Note that '吉' can also appear in compound words or names, where it retains its connotation of positivity and good fortune.

Radical

口

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

175

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Stuff, Packed

Reading

Parts

訁Say (言)吉Lucky, Good luck

Example Word

詰める: tighten or pack. The Japanese verb '詰める (つめる)' has two primary meanings. The first is 'to pack' or 'to fill something tightly', such as packing items into a box or filling a container to the brim. For example: I packed my suitcase「スーツケースに荷物を詰めた」(スーツケースににもつをつめた). The second meaning is 'to tighten' or 'to fasten', often used in contexts like tightening a screw or fastening clothing. For example: Tighten the screw「ネジを詰めてください」(ネジをつめてください). This verb is versatile and can be used in both literal and figurative contexts, such as packing ideas into a presentation or tightening one's schedule.

Radical

言

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

822

Handwriting