幸: the kanji for happiness; fortune
幸 is a JLPT N3 kanji that means happiness; fortune. Below are its readings, 3 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
幸 is written in 8 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
幸 has 4 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 3 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
コウ (kou)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 幸運こううん · kōun | good luck |
| 不幸ふこう · fukō | unhappiness; misfortune |
しあわせ (shiawase)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 幸せしあわせ · shiawase | happy |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 彼は幸運にも試験に合格した。Kare wa kōun ni mo shiken ni gōkaku shita.He luckily passed the exam.
- その知らせを聞いて不幸な気持ちになった。Sono shirase o kiite fukō na kimochi ni natta.I felt unhappy hearing that news.
- 家族と一緒にいると幸せです。Kazoku to issho ni iru to shiawase desu.I feel happy when I'm with my family.
- 幸運を祈っています。Kōun o inotte imasu.I'm wishing you good luck.
- 小さなことにも幸せを感じる。Chiisana koto ni mo shiawase o kanjiru.I feel happy even in small things.
Questions about 幸
How many strokes does 幸 have?
幸 is written in 8 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 幸?
The on readings are kou (コウ). The kun readings are saiwai (さいわい), sachi (さち), shiawase (しあわせ).
What JLPT level is 幸?
N3. The JLPT does not publish official kanji lists, so this level is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used through 2009.
About the JLPT level
The JLPT does not publish official lists of kanji for each level. The level on this page is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used for the test through 2009. The JLPT states that the current N3 falls between the former Levels 2 and 3.
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Qualities and conditions
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Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 幸
- JLPT Frequently Asked Questions, The Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services: how current levels match the former levels
- Stroke order diagrams are based on KanjiVG by Ulrich Apel, used under CC BY-SA 3.0. The diagrams on this page are shared under the same license.