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幸
幸 (readings: こう, さち, しあわ; Japanese kanji) means “happiness”. It is a Grade 3 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 3 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 幸せ (happiness).
What does 幸 mean?
| Kanji | 幸 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | happiness |
| Readings | こう, さち, しあわ |
| Grade | Grade 3 (Medium) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 幸
幸 is read こう or さち or しあわ depending on the word.
Example words with 幸
| Example | 幸せ (happiness) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14