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嘉

嘉: praise

praise; auspicious
14 strokesNames & literary · Name kanji (準1級 range)in 4 words here

Readings

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よみする・よい

Rare outside names and formal writing. The verb 嘉する is read よみする, not かする.

Key words

嘉するよみするto praise; to commend
嘉例かれいhappy precedent; good custom
嘉賞かしょうapproval; praise
嘉永かえいKaei era (1848-54)

Example sentences

The president praised his many years of effort and gave him a special award.

Eating zoni together as a family at New Year is a happy tradition in our home.

The king deeply praised the loyal retainer's service and gave him land as a reward.

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