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慶

jubilation, congratulate, rejoice, be happy

JLPTN1StatusJōyō · secondary schoolFrequencyTop 2,000Strokes15

Readings

On'yomi

  • ケイ

Kun'yomi

  • よろこ.び

Nanori

  • き
  • きよん
  • け
  • みち

Meaning

慶 centers on joyful celebration: jubilation, congratulating someone, or simply being happy. It expresses a festive, positive emotional state.

Most common words using 慶

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  • 慶応けいおう

    Keiō era (1865.4.7-1868.9.8)

  • 慶應義塾けいおうぎじゅく

    Keio (Private University)

  • 弁慶べんけい

    strong person; person putting on a brave front

  • 慶長けいちょう

    Keichō era (1596.10.27-1615.7.13)

  • 早慶そうけい

    Waseda University and Keio University

  • 重慶じゅうけい

    Chongqing (China)

  • 慶大けいだい

    Keio University (abbr)

  • 慶應大学けいおうだいがく

    Keio University

  • 慶應義塾大学けいおうぎじゅくだいがく

    Keio University

  • 慶事けいじ

    happy event; auspicious event; matter for congratulation

  • 内弁慶うちべんけい

    someone haughty and boastful at home but meek and reserved outside; being a lion at home and a mouse abroad

  • 慶尚北道キョンサンプクト

    Gyeongsangbuk-do (South Korea); North Gyeongsang Province

  • 慶弔けいちょう

    congratulations and condolences

  • 慶尚南道キョンサンナムド

    Gyeongsangnam-do (South Korea); South Gyeongsang Province

  • 慶祝けいしゅく

    congratulation; celebration

  • 国慶節こっけいせつ

    anniversary of founding (of PRC); national celebration time

  • 早慶戦そうけいせん

    match between Waseda University and Keio University (esp. baseball)

  • お慶び申し上げますおよろこびもうしあげます

    my sincere congratulations; please accept my congratulations

  • ネット弁慶ネットべんけい

    keyboard warrior; Internet tough guy

  • 余慶よけい

    fortunate heredity; blessings; the rewards of virtue; something bequeathed to posterity

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Etymology

慶 is composed of 广 (building) and a complex lower part that historically represented a deer-like animal with a heart 心, possibly suggesting a festive offering or joyful ceremony. The exact origin is not fully certain.

Meaning mnemonic

Under a roof 广, imagine a deer-like shape with a heart 心 at the bottom: a festive gathering where people rejoice and congratulate each other.

Reading mnemonic

For ケイ, picture a joyful celebration where everyone shouts 'Yay!' and gives a high-five: 'Kay!' -> ケイ, capturing the jubilant mood.