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歓

歓 — delight, joy

Learn the correct stroke order for 歓 (delight), a 15-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school15 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)カンkan
Kun'yomi (訓読み)よろこ.ぶyorokobu
Strokes15
Radical欠
Frequency#1065
Meaningsdelight, joy

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

Practice writing each stroke in the correct order and direction. Start from the green dot.

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Common Words

歓喜かんきdelight; great joynoun
歓迎かんげいwelcome; (warm) receptionnoun
歓声かんせいcheer; shout of joynoun
歓待かんたいwarm welcome; friendly reception; hospitalitynoun
歓談かんだんpleasant talk; chatnoun
歓楽街かんらくがいentertainment district; amusement area; pleasure quarternoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 歓 (delight) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 15 strokes with radical 欠.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 歓 is #1065, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

歓喜かんき — delight; great joy
歓迎かんげい — welcome; (warm) reception
歓声かんせい — cheer; shout of joy

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (欠)

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Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 歓 have?

The kanji 歓 (delight) has 15 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 歓?

歓 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 歓 mean?

歓 means: delight, joy. On'yomi readings: カン. Kun'yomi readings: よろこ.ぶ.

What JLPT level is 歓?

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