慶: the kanji for celebration; joy
慶 is a JLPT N1 kanji that means celebration; joy. Below are its readings, 2 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
慶 is written in 15 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
慶 has 1 reading in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 2 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
ケイ (kei)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 慶事けいじ · keiji | happy event … |
| 慶弔けいちょう · keichō | happy and sad occasions |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 慶事と弔事でマナーが違う。Keiji to chōji de manā ga chigau.The etiquette differs for happy and sad occasions.
- 会社には慶弔休暇がある。Kaisha ni wa keichō kyūka ga aru.The company offers leave for weddings and funerals.
- 結婚は人生の大きな慶事だ。Kekkon wa jinsei no ōki na keiji da.Marriage is a big happy event in life.
- 慶弔の費用を会社が出してくれる。Keichō no hiyō o kaisha ga dashite kureru.The company pays for congratulatory and condolence gifts.
- 慶事には明るい色の服を着る。Keiji ni wa akarui iro no fuku o kiru.For happy occasions, we wear bright colors.
Questions about 慶
How many strokes does 慶 have?
慶 is written in 15 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 慶?
The on readings are kei (ケイ). 慶 has no kun reading in the Jōyō Kanji Table.
What JLPT level is 慶?
N1. 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 N1 is designed to match the former Level 1.
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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 慶
- 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.