歓
歓·delight, joy, welcome
- On-yomi
- カン
- Kun-yomi
- よろこ(ぶ)
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Stroke order
Write it in this order; the numbers mark where each stroke starts.
Common words
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 歓迎 | かんげい | welcome |
| 歓声 | かんせい | cheer, shout of joy |
| 歓喜 | かんき | great joy, delight |
| 歓楽街 | かんらくがい | entertainment district |
Example sentences
新入生を歓迎する会を開いた。
しんにゅうせいをかんげいするかいをひらいた。
We held a party to welcome the new students.
場内に大きな歓声が上がった。
じょうないにおおきなかんせいがあがった。
A great cheer went up inside the venue.
優勝の知らせに町は歓喜に包まれた。
ゆうしょうのしらせにまちはかんきにつつまれた。
The town was swept up in joy at the news of the championship.
Similar-looking kanji
Do not confuse these on the exam.
Common mistakes
- 歓ぶ is a rare written variant — everyday 'to be glad' is 喜ぶ
- Reading 歓迎 as かんむかえ — it is かんげい
Memory aid
Picture it
欠 on the right is a person with the mouth wide open: here it is open in delight, not in a yawn.
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