祥
祥·auspicious
- On-yomi
- ショウ
- Kun-yomi
- none
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Stroke order
Write it in this order; the numbers mark where each stroke starts.
Common words
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 発祥 | はっしょう | origin, birthplace |
| 不祥事 | ふしょうじ | scandal, disgraceful affair |
| 吉祥 | きっしょう | good omen |
| 発祥地 | はっしょうち | birthplace, place of origin |
Example sentences
この町はその競技の発祥地だ。
このまちはそのきょうぎのはっしょうちだ。
This town is the birthplace of that sport.
会社の不祥事が新聞に載った。
かいしゃのふしょうじがしんぶんにのった。
The company's scandal appeared in the newspaper.
Similar-looking kanji
Do not confuse these on the exam.
Common mistakes
- Reading 発祥 as はつしょう — the sound doubles to はっしょう
- Writing 詳しい with 祥 instead of 詳
Memory aid
Picture it
The altar radical 礻 beside a sheep 羊 — a sheep offered at the altar, the classic sign of good fortune.
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