sociable, kind, courteous, hospitable

About this kanji

The kanji 懇 (con) conveys meanings related to kindness and sociability. It often describes people who are warm-hearted and courteous, making its typical usage mostly as a noun. You can find this kanji in compounds like 懇談 (こんだん), meaning 'friendly chat,' which suggests a casual and pleasant conversation. Another compound is 懇親 (こんしん), which stands for 'friendship' and highlights the notion of getting along well with others. Additionally, 懇切 (こんせつ) means 'kind and careful,' often used to describe clear instructions or guidance. A useful note is that 懇 can imply a sense of hospitality, so it's often used in social contexts.

Example sentences

• 懇親会が開かれる予定だ。

  A networking event is scheduled to be held.

Meanings across languages

English

sociable, kind, courteous, hospitable, cordial

Tiếng Việt

thân thiện, tử tế, lịch sự, hiếu khách, nhiệt tình

日本語

懇, 社交的, 親切, 礼儀正しい, 心のこもった

한국어

교제하는, 친절한, 예의 바른, 환대하는, 따뜻한

中文

恳, 友好, 礼貌, 热情, 真诚

id

ramah

th

เป็นมิตร

es

amigable

fr

convivial

de

gesellig

pt

afável

Common compounds

• 懇談こんだんfriendly chat, relaxed conversation, informal meeting
• 懇親こんしんfriendship, intimacy
• 懇話こんわfriendly talk, chat
• 懇意こんいfriendship, (on) familiar terms, intimacy
• 懇切こんせつkind and careful (instruction, explanation, etc.), considerate, helpful
• 懇願こんがんpleading, entreaty, supplication
• 懇請こんせいappeal, entreaty, request
• 懇ろねんごろkind, courteous, hospitable