Cheerful in Japanese
"cheerful" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
2 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "cheerful". The most common choice is shown first.
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cheerful, pleasant, agreeable, comfortable
Reading: kai
7 strokes · peaceful
Where it comes from
Composed of heart and phonetic. Heart opening up.
What it carries
Comfortable, refreshing, pleasure. Represents comfort.
Related kanji for "cheerful"
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for cheerful?
The most common kanji for "cheerful" is 快, read as kai. It means cheerful, pleasant, agreeable. Related kanji: 朗 (cheerful).
How many strokes does 快 have?
快 has 7 strokes.