←Back
Details
Stroke Order
Loading...
Strokes15
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of phonetic and lack. Rejoicing with open mouth.
Symbolism
Welcome, cheer, joy. Represents joy.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Filled with joy
Words & Expressions
Words written with 歓
Four-Character Compounds
歓天喜地
かんてんきち
great joy; jubilation; exultation
歓喜雀躍
かんきじゃくやく
jumping with joy
Proverbs & Idioms
歓声は一時の盛り
かんせいはいちじのさかり
Cheers are but a moment's glory
Joy and praise are fleeting
Related Figures & Stories
藤原歓子
Name contains 歓
Fujiwara no Kanshi , also known as Ono no Kōtaigō was an empress consort of Emperor Go-Reizei of Japan.
WikipediaOther kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 歓 mean in Japanese?
歓 means delight, joy.
How do you read 歓?
On'yomi: カン (KAN). Kun'yomi: よろこ.ぶ (yorokobu).
How many strokes does 歓 have?
歓 has 15 strokes. Its radical is 欠 (lack).
Is 歓 a good kanji for a tattoo?
歓 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means delight, joy. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
Explore by meaning:joy