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JLPT N111画 · 11 strokesradical 人grade 4freq #572

healthy, health, strength, persistence

On'yomi (音読み)

  • ケン

Kun'yomi (訓読み)

  • すこ.やか

Mnemonic

A strong person stands tall and steadfast, embodying strength and health as they thrive in every endeavor.

About this kanji

The kanji 「健」 primarily means healthy or strength, and it is often used as a noun. You might see it in compounds like 健康 (けんこう), which means health, and 健全 (けんぜん), meaning healthy or sound. Another common compound is 保健 (ほけん), referring to the preservation of health, often in a medical context. This kanji can convey ideas related to well-being and vitality. A useful note about 健 is that it's often associated with not just physical health but also mental and emotional strength, reflecting a holistic view of wellness.

Example sentences

  • 彼は健康に気を使っています。

    He takes care of his health.

Meanings across languages

English
healthy, health, strength, persistence
Tiếng Việt
khỏe mạnh
日本語
健康
한국어
건강한
中文
id
sehat, kesehatan, kekuatan
th
สุขภาพ, แข็งแรง
es
saludable, salud, fuerza
fr
sain, force, persistence
de
gesund, Stärke, Ausdauer
pt
saudável, força

Common compounds

  • 穏健おんけんmoderate (view, politics, etc.), temperate, sensible
  • 健康けんこうhealth, healthy, sound
  • 健全けんぜんhealthy, sound, wholesome
  • 保健ほけんpreservation of health, hygiene, sanitation
  • 健気けなげadmirable, commendable, praiseworthy
  • 健在けんざいin good health, alive and well, going strong
  • 健闘けんとうfighting bravely, strenuous efforts
  • 健保けんぽhealth insurance

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