298.幸


1. Meaning and Reading

  • happiness, fortune
  • Onyomi : こう
  • Kunyomi : さいわ, しあわ

2. Kanji Explanation

  • 土 : land
  • 羊 : sheep, auspicious

Blessed by an auspicious animal, the sheep (羊), the land (土) becomes fertile, symbolizing ‘good fortune’ and ‘happiness’.

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3. Example Words

幸せ しあわせ
happiness

I am happy to spend time with my family.

幸い さいわい
fortunately

Fortunately, it did not rain.

不幸 ふこう
misfortune

An unfortunate accident occurred.

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