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康
康 (readings: こう; Japanese kanji) means “healthy / peaceful”. It is a Grade 4 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 4 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 健康 (health).
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体が健康だ。
からだがけんこうだ。My body is healthy.
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Full details, readings & example
| Kanji | 康 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | healthy / peaceful |
| Readings | こう |
| Grade | Grade 4 (Upper) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
| Example | 健康 (health) |
How to read 康
康 is read こう depending on the word.
Words with 康
- 健康けんこうsức khỏe
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Updated: 2026-08-09