JLPT N1

auspicious; good omen; lucky

Item 172 of 642 | 10 strokes | Radical: 礻 (altar/spirit)

Readings

On'yomiショウ

Mnemonic

At the ALTAR, praying for AUSPICIOUS and LUCKY signs.

Example Words

吉祥 (きっしょう) good luck; auspicious
不祥事 (ふしょうじ) scandal; disgrace
発祥 (はっしょう) origin; birthplace