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On'yomi
カン
KAN
Kun'yomi
よろこ.ぶ
yorokobu

delight · joy

Details

Strokes15
Frequency#1065
Radicallack(4)

Stroke Order

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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

Four-Character Compounds

歓天喜地

かんてんきち

great joy; jubilation; exultation; great joy

歓喜雀躍

かんきじゃくやく

jumping with joy; 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

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?

Yes. 歓 (delight, joy) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.

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