吉 kanji: meaning “good luck”, readings and mnemonic
JLPT N16 strokes
Meaning and readings
- Meaning
- good luck
- On'yomi
- キチ、キツ
- Kun'yomi
- よし
Picture story to remember 吉
A gentleman opens his mouth (口) and speaks kind words that bring you good luck.
Parts in this story:口
How to write 吉: stroke order
吉 is written with 6 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.
Words that use 吉
- 不吉ふきつominous
- 吉報きっぽうgood news
Practice this kanji in the app
Review 吉 with the picture story and come back to it as you forget.
Practice 吉 nowRelated kanji
Kanji that share parts with 吉.