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JLPT N116画 · 16 strokesradical 言

harmony

On'yomi (音読み)

  • カイ

Kun'yomi (訓読み)

  • かな.う
  • やわ.らぐ

Mnemonic

Two friends, united by words, find their differences harmonizing like a perfectly tuned instrument, creating a beautiful melody together.

About this kanji

The kanji 諧, pronounced as "kai" in on'yomi, primarily means harmony. It is often used as a noun in compounds rather than as a standalone verb. For instance, 俳諧 (haikai) refers to a collective term for various poetic forms like haiku, while 諧声 (kaisei) means vocal harmony, and 諧調 (kaichou) translates to harmonious melody. Additionally, you might encounter 諧和 (kaiwa), meaning gentle mutual affection. This kanji often reflects a sense of balance and peacefulness in relationships or artistic forms. When learning this kanji, remember its emphasis on harmony, which can deepen your appreciation for cultural expressions in Japan.

Example sentences

  • 音楽は心を諧わせる。

    Music harmonizes the heart.

Meanings across languages

English
harmony
Tiếng Việt
hài hòa
日本語
한국어
조화
中文
id
harmoni
th
ความสามัคคี
es
armonía
fr
harmonie
de
Harmonie
pt
harmonia

Common compounds

  • 俳諧はいかいhaikai (collective name for haiku, haibun, haiga, senryū, etc.), haikai no renga (humorous, often vulgar style of renga which emerged in the 16th century), absurd
  • 諧声かいせいvocal harmony, harmonious voice, harmonious voices
  • 諧調かいちょうharmonious melody, harmony, unity
  • 諧謔かいぎゃくjoke, jest, banter
  • 諧和かいわgentle mutual affection, harmony, harmony
  • 和諧わかいharmonious divorce settlement, harmony, reconciliation
  • 俳諧師はいかいしwriter of haikai poems
  • 半諧音はんかいおんassonance

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