This is the 2524th most frequent Japanese word.

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Good fortune; luck.


吉兆 (kitchou) means a favorable or auspicious sign, utilizing '吉' to indicate something positive.

これは吉兆だと思います。

I think this is a good omen.


吉 (yoshi) is part of a personal name, where '吉' often conveys a sense of good fortune.

彼の名前は吉田です。

His name is Yoshida.


吉 (kichi) refers to a good fortune category in results from fortune-telling, illustrating its direct meaning of luck or fortune.

今日の占いで『吉』が出ました。

Today's fortune read 'good luck.'