康

康 — ease, peace

Learn the correct stroke order for 康 (ease), a 11-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Grade 411 strokes

Stroke Order

Stroke 0 / 11

On'yomi (音読み)コウkou

Kun'yomi (訓読み)—

Strokes11

Radical广

Frequency#760

Meaningsease, peace

Step-by-Step Diagram

Try Writing It

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Common Words

健康けんこうhealthnoun

小康しょうこうlull; breathing spell; respitenoun

健康的けんこうてきhygienic; healthy; healthfulna-adjective

不健康ふけんこうpoor health; ill health; unhealthyna-adjective

健康診断けんこうしんだんhealth checkup; (general) medical examination; physical examinationnoun

健康保険けんこうほけんhealth insurancenoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 康 (ease) is taught in grade 4 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 11 strokes with radical 广.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 康 is #760, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

健康けんこう — health

小康しょうこう — lull; breathing spell; respite

健康的けんこうてき — hygienic; healthy; healthful

Practice Sheet

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Same radical (广)

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Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 康 have?

The kanji 康 (ease) has 11 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 康?

康 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 康 mean?

康 means: ease, peace. On'yomi readings: コウ.

What JLPT level is 康?

康 is a JLPT N1 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.