吉
よし
yoshi
JLPT N46 strokesKanjiLevel 20 - JLPT N4
Quick answer
吉 is the kanji for "Good luck". It is a JLPT N4 kanji. The main reading is よし (yoshi). Stroke-order practice is available below.
Meaning
Good luck
Also : Joy · Congratulations
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Readings
kunよし/ yoshionきち/ kichionきつ/ kitsu
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Stroke Order
6 strokes
Radicals
士口
Example Sentences
吉報が届くのを心待ちにしている。
きっぽうがとどくのをこころまちにしている。
I am eagerly awaiting the good news.
彼は吉田さんに手紙を書いた。
かれはよしださんにてがみをかいた。
He wrote a letter to Mr. Yoshida.
Vocabulary using 吉
Grammar to study at this level
Last updated Jul 25, 2026
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