さいはひ

Japanese

For pronunciation and definitions of さいはひ – see the following entry.

[adjective] very fortunate and happy, especially as bestowed by gods, spirits, buddhas, or other entities

[adjective] favorable, ideal (often used in polite constructions)

[noun] very good fortune and happiness, especially as bestowed by gods, spirits, buddhas, or other entities

[noun] an occurrence of good luck or good fortune

[noun] (derivation unknown) the tail and back fins of a carp or other fish, as used in cooking

(This term, さいはひ, is a historical kana spelling of the above term.)

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