JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
健 — healthy
- Reading
- ケン・すこ.やか
- Meaning
- healthy; health; strength; persistence
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
健 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is ケン・すこ.やか and it means healthy; health; strength; persistence. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
健 appears in everyday japanese words such as 健全 (health), 健在 (in good health) and 保健 (health preservation).
Japanese words containing 健
Frequently asked questions
What does 健 mean in Japanese?
健 means healthy; health; strength; persistence in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 健 read?
健 is read ケン・すこ.やか. Reading it inside real words — 健全 and 健在 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 健 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 健 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 健 in a word?
A common word containing 健 is 健全 (けんぜん) — "health". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 健 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 健 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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