吉
lucky, auspicious
Kanji 1142
lucky, auspicious
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Synopsis
See why people intentionally write 吉 wrong on signs. Find out why Yoshinoya is called what it is. Learn how to read 吉 in scads of names. Discover how and why people obscure dates on letters or on signs. Read about the lucky and ominous days that the Japanese consider when planning events. And see why one lamb dish contains the kanji for sweat!
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