Kanji

What does the kanji 勧 mean?

勧 means advising, encouraging. On'yomi カン、ケン. Kun'yomi すす.める.

Quick facts
On'yomiカン、ケン
Kun'yomiすす.める
Strokes13
Main radical力
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N1
On'yomi カン、ケンKun'yomi すす.める
N1 · estimated, JLPT framework13 strokes

advising, encouraging

Memory hook

The bird (隹) using all its strength (力) to call its companions over — RECOMMEND, ENCOURAGE.

Main radical

力power 2 strokes

Stroke order · 13 strokes

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Common words

  • 勧告かんこくrecommendation, advisory
  • 勧誘かんゆうsolicitation, invitation (to join/buy)
  • 勧めるすすめるto advise, suggest, recommend

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Data sources and licences

English meanings, On/Kun readings, stroke counts: KANJIDIC2 — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Components: KRADFILE (EDRDG). Stroke order: KanjiVG (Ulrich Apel), licensed CC BY-SA 3.0. Mnemonics written by GoMe.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

N5–N1 levels on this page are estimates based on the JLPT framework, drawn from community benchmarks. GoMe Nihongo is not affiliated with the Japan Foundation or JEES, which administer the JLPT.