嘉慶 かけい Also written かきょう Meanings Noun Kakei era (of the Northern Court; 1387.8.23-1389.2.9); Kakyō era Jiaqing era (of emperor Renzong of Qing; 1796-1820) Kanji 嘉 applaud; praise; esteem. Read as カ. 慶 rejoice. Read as ケイ. Jinuma: Japanese Dictionary · Word lists