健 kanji: meaning “healthy”, readings and mnemonic
JLPT N111 strokes
Meaning and readings
- Meaning
- healthy
- On'yomi
- ケン
- Kun'yomi
- すこ・やか
Picture story to remember 健
A person (亻) who likes to build (建) houses every day stays strong and healthy.
Parts in this story:建
How to write 健: stroke order
健 is written with 11 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.
Words that use 健
- 健康けんこうhealth
- 健やかすこやかvigorous
Practice this kanji in the app
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