“Congratulation” or “Celebration” in Japanese kanji, and the Stroke Order and Meanings of Kanji “祝”
Japanese Jouyou-kanji “祝” means “Jubilation”, “Felicitation” or “Public holiday” etc.
Jouyou Kanji “祝”
Jouyou Kanji “祝” Stroke Order
| Stroke # | 9 Strokes |
|---|---|
| On-Yomi | しゅく(shuku) |
| しゅう(shuu) | |
| Kun-Yomi | いわ(う)(iwa(u)) |
| た(つ)(ta(tsu)) | |
| の(る)(no(ru)) | |
| のろ(う)(noro(u)) | |
| Meanings | Celebrate, Congratulate, Celebration, Congratulation |
| Priest, Maiden | |
| Pray, Shinto prayer | |
| Tell (inform) to Shinto god | |
| Curse, Imprecate, Wish other person’s misfortune |
Kanji words which contain Kanji “祝”, and their meanings
| Words | Meanings |
|---|---|
| 祝儀(しゅうぎ-shu u gi) | ① Celebration, Gratuity, Wedding ceremony, Celebratory event, ② Congratulatory gift, ③ Tip, Gratuity |
| 祝言(しゅうげん-shu u ge n) | ① Festivities, Celebration, ② Wedding, Wedding celebration |
| 祝意(しゅくい-shu ku i) | Congratulatory feeling, Congratulations |
| 祝宴(しゅくえん-shu ku e n) | Banquet, Celebratory feast, Congratulatory banquet |
| 祝賀(しゅくが-shu ku ga) | Celebration, Congratulations |
| 祝祭日(しゅくさいじつ-shu ku sa i ji tsu) | National holiday, Public holiday |
| 祝詞(しゅくし or しゅうし-shu ku shi (or) shu u shi) | Congratulatory address |
| 祝詞(のりと-no ri to) | Shinto ritual prayer, Ancient writings recited by a Shinto priest in front of the shrine |
| 祝勝(しゅくしょう-shu ku sho u) | Victory celebration |
| 祝典(しゅくてん-shy ku te n) | Celebration, Festivity, Fete, Ceremonial occasion |
| 祝電(しゅくでん-shu ku de n) | Congratulatory telegram |
| 祝杯(しゅくはい-shu ku ah i) | Toast, Congratulatory cup |
| 祝福(しゅくふく-shu ku fu ku) | Blessing, Giving one’s blessing, Wishing (someone) good luck |
| 祝文(しゅくぶん-shu ku bu n) | Congratulatory address, Complimentary address |
| 祝砲(しゅくほう-shu ku ho u) | Salute of guns |
| 祝融(しゅくゆう-shu ku yu u) | ① Ancient Chinese god of fire (or spring), ② Disastrous fire, ③ God of summer, ④ God of south sea |
| 祝部(はふり-ha fu ri) | Ancient time lower-ranking shinto priest |
| 慶祝(けいしゅく-ke i shu ku) | Congratulation, Celebration |
| 奉祝(ほうしゅく-ho u shu ku) | Celebrate, Fete |
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