健
Kanji · N2
健 / healthy
Kanji for healthy, health, or strength.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | ケン | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | すこ.やか | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
健 carries the meaning healthy, health, or strength.
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Common compounds with 健
健忘症けんぼうしょうamnesia / loss of memory
不健康ふけんこうpoor health / ill health / unhealthy
剛健ごうけんvigour / vigor / virility
健康けんこうhealth
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