409.福

by

福

1. Meaning and Reading

  • blessing, good fortune, happiness
  • Onyomi : ふく

2. Kanji Explanation

  • 礻 : altar
  • 畐 : lucky pouch

A lucky pouch (畐) offered on an altar (礻), symbolizing ‘blessing’ or ‘happiness’.

福 kanji meaning and mnemonic illustration

3. Example Words

幸福 こうふく
happiness

I prayed for health and happiness at a shrine.

祝福 しゅくふく
blessing

We bless the couple’s marriage.