Kanji 佳 excellent, beautiful, good Related words 良い is the common, everyday word for 'good' used in virtually any context, while 佳 is a literary or formal term implying refined excellence, appearing mainly in classical writing or set phrases.
美しい is the standard word for 'beautiful' in both spoken and written Japanese, whereas 佳 is confined to formal or classical registers, often as part of compounds like 佳作 or 佳日 .
良好 is a common formal word meaning 'favorable' or 'in good condition', used in reports and results, while 佳 is a more archaic, literary term for beauty or excellence.
Word family· 28 fine work; excellent piece · honorable mention; runner-up work
climax; most interesting part · scenic spot; beautiful place
beautiful passage; fine verse; excellent phrase
beautiful woman; beauty
excellent poem
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delicious taste; excellent flavor
excellent article; masterpiece; choice item
good visitor; pleasant guest
splendid banquet; joyous feast
comely face; beautiful countenance
auspicious day; good day; lucky day
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Written forms 佳か
Standard kanji form; used in literary and formal contexts.
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Etymology The character 佳 combines semantic 亻 , “person,” with phonetic 圭 . Its established meanings include “fine,” “beautiful,” and “excellent,” and か is its Sino-Japanese reading.
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