Kanji

What does the kanji 愉 mean?

愉 means joy, delight, comfort. On'yomi ユ. Kun'yomi たの.しい、たの.しむ.

Quick facts
On'yomiユ
Kun'yomiたの.しい、たの.しむ
Strokes12
Main radical心
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N1
On'yomi ユKun'yomi たの.しい、たの.しむ
N1 · estimated, JLPT framework12 strokes

joy, delight, comfort

Memory hook

The heart (忄) crossing the smooth bridge (兪) — PLEASANT, CHEERFUL.

Stroke order · 12 strokes

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Common words

  • 愉快ゆかいcheerful, pleasant

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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.