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喜
喜 (readings: き, よろこ; Japanese kanji) means “rejoice / joy”. It is a Grade 5 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 5 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 喜び (joy).
What does 喜 mean?
| Kanji | 喜 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | rejoice / joy |
| Readings | き, よろこ |
| Grade | Grade 5 (Hard) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 喜
喜 is read き or よろこ depending on the word.
Example words with 喜
| Example | 喜び (joy) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14