JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
歓 — delight
- Reading
- カン・よろこ.ぶ
- Meaning
- delight; joy
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
歓 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is カン・よろこ.ぶ and it means delight; joy. 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.
歓 appears in everyday japanese words such as 歓声 (cheer) and 歓迎 (welcome).
Japanese words containing 歓
Frequently asked questions
What does 歓 mean in Japanese?
歓 means delight; joy in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 歓 read?
歓 is read カン・よろこ.ぶ. Reading it inside real words — 歓声 and 歓迎 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 歓 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 歓 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 歓 in a word?
A common word containing 歓 is 歓声 (かんせい) — "cheer". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 歓 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 歓 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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