The kanji 禄 primarily conveys the meaning of "prosperity," "blessings," "fortune," "salary," or "official income." It implies a state of being well-provided for, often referring to material wealth, good fortune, and the benefits or rewards one receives, especially in a governmental or official context.

・On-yomi (音読み): rokku (ロク) ・Kun-yomi (訓読み): None

⚫︎ 給料 (きゅうりょう) Translation: Salary ⚫︎ 俸禄 (ほうろく) Translation: Stipend; official salary ⚫︎ 福禄 (ふくろく) Translation: Happiness and fortune

The kanji 禄 is a 形声文字 (keisei moji), a phono-semantic compound. It combines two elements: the semantic component 示 (しめす), meaning "altar" or "to show," which implies something related to religious offering, or the god. It suggests that the benefits are bestowed by the gods or spirits. The phonetic component is 录 (ろく)which provides the sound. Over time, the character evolved to represent the concept of wealth, blessings, and income, often associated with official positions or rewards.