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健
On'yomi
ケン
KEN
Kun'yomi
すこ.やか
sukoyaka
healthy · health · strength · persistence
powerful
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Strokes11
Frequency#572
Radical人person(2)
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Component Breakdown
健=
亻建
person + 建
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of person and build. Person built strong.
Symbolism
Health, sound, strong. Represents being well.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
質実剛健
しつじつごうけん
unaffected and sincere, with fortitude and vigor (vigour); unaffected and sincere, with fortitude and vigor (vigour)
Proverbs & Idioms
健全なる精神は健全なる身体に宿る
けんぜんなるせいしんはけんぜんなるしんたいにやどる
A sound mind in a sound body
Physical health supports mental health