Kanji

What does the kanji 欣 mean?

欣 means joy, delight. On'yomi キン、ゴン、コン. Kun'yomi よろこ.ぶ、よろこ.び.

Quick facts
On'yomiキン、ゴン、コン
Kun'yomiよろこ.ぶ、よろこ.び
Strokes8
Main radical欠
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N1
On'yomi キン、ゴン、コンKun'yomi よろこ.ぶ、よろこ.び
N1 · estimated, JLPT framework8 strokes

joy, delight

Memory hook

The axe (斤) work done, the mouth opens (欠) in a laugh — DELIGHTED, JOYFUL.

Stroke order · 8 strokes

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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.

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.