Kanji

What does the kanji 快 mean?

快 means pleasant, refreshing; fast. On'yomi カイ. Kun'yomi こころよ.い.

Quick facts
On'yomiカイ
Kun'yomiこころよ.い
Strokes7
Main radical心
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N2
On'yomi カイKun'yomi こころよ.い
N2 · estimated, JLPT framework7 strokes

pleasant, refreshing; fast

Memory hook

The heart (忄) decides (夬) to drop what was bothering it and feels light — PLEASANT, FAST.

Stroke order · 7 strokes

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Common words

  • 快いこころよいpleasant, refreshing
  • 快晴かいせいclear sky, fine weather
  • 快適かいてきcomfortable
  • 愉快ゆかいpleasant, cheerful

More words with this kanji

  • 全快ぜんかいfull recovery
  • 軽快けいかいlight, brisk; cheerful, upbeat

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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.