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Description
Wellbeing - a peaceful house. Health and tranquillity, the character in the common name Yasushi.
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of roof and phonetic. Peaceful house.
Symbolism
Health, peace, tranquility. Represents wellness.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Peaceful days
Component Breakdown
cliff + 隶
Words & Expressions
Words written with 康
Four-Character Compounds
健康第一
けんこうだいいち
Health comes first; Nothing is more important than health
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 康 mean in Japanese?
康 means ease, peace. Wellbeing - a peaceful house. Health and tranquillity, the character in the common name Yasushi.
How do you read 康?
On'yomi: コウ (KOU).
How many strokes does 康 have?
康 has 11 strokes. Its radical is 广 (dotted cliff).
Is 康 a good kanji for a tattoo?
康 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means ease, peace. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.