Details
Stroke Order
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of heart and phonetic. Heart opening up.
Symbolism
Comfortable, refreshing, pleasure. Represents comfort.
Component Breakdown
heart + 夬
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
快刀乱麻
かいとうらんま
solving a problem swiftly and skillfully
単純明快
たんじゅんめいかい
simple and clear; plain and simple
痛快無比
つうかいむひ
very thrilling; extremely delightful; awfully pleasant
論旨明快
ろんしめいかい
the point of an argument being clearly stated; the tenor of an argument being well-reasoned
明朗快活
めいろうかいかつ
cheerful and openhearted
Proverbs & Idioms
快刀乱麻を断つ
かいとうらんまをたつ
To cut through the Gordian knot
To solve a complex problem decisively
Related Figures & Stories
快慶
Name contains 快
Kaikei was a Japanese Busshi of the Kamakura period, known alongside Unkei.
WikipediaOther kanji with the same meaning
“cheerful”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 快 mean in Japanese?
快 means cheerful, pleasant, agreeable, comfortable.
How do you read 快?
On'yomi: カイ (KAI). Kun'yomi: こころよ.い (kokoroyoi).
How many strokes does 快 have?
快 has 7 strokes. Its radical is 心 (heart).
Is 快 a good kanji for a tattoo?
快 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means cheerful, pleasant, agreeable, comfortable. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
Explore by meaning:cheerful