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

delight · joy

peaceful

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Strokes15
Frequency#1065
Radicallack(4)

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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