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吉“good luck” Kanjiyoshi / kitsu

How to write 吉

Meaning and readings

Meaning

good luck, joy, congratulations

Onyomi (音読み)

  • きつ kitsu
  • きち kichi

Chinese reading

Kunyomi (訓読み)

  • よし yoshi

Japanese reading

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