Refers to a state of good fortune, happiness, or a blessing. Often used in wishes and expressions of gratitude.
We prayed for the new couple's happiness.
Congratulations on your marriage. I sincerely wish you both happiness.
彼は人生の幸をつかんだ。
He found happiness in life.
This region is rich in seafood.
秋は山の幸がおいしい季節です。
Autumn is the season when mountain vegetables are delicious.
At this inn, you can enjoy the bounty of the sea.
幸福 is a formal, abstract word for well-being or happiness, whereas 幸 (さち) carries an older, auspicious nuance and appears mostly in fixed expressions.
幸運 focuses on lucky fortune or chance, while 幸 (さち) is broader, covering both happiness and the bounty of nature.
不幸 means unhappiness or misfortune, the direct opposite of the good fortune expressed by 幸 (さち).
food of the mountains; fruits of the land
seafood; marine products; fruits of the sea
unfortunate; unhappy; ill-fated
Standard kanji spelling for the reading さち. High-frequency in news and general use.
The reading さち is of native Japanese origin, likely related to 幸い (さいわい). The kanji 幸 is used for its meaning of 'happiness' or 'good fortune'. The reading こう is the Sino-Japanese on'yomi, and さき is an obsolete kana usage.