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What is the Kanji for 'Music' and 'Pleasure'? | 楽

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Music' and 'Pleasure', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Music' and 'Pleasure' is 楽.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Music, Pleasure

    Reading

    kunyomiたの

    tano

    onyomiがく

    gaku

    らく

    raku

    Parts

    Tree, Wood White Ice (水)

    Example Word

    楽しみ: pleasure. The Japanese noun '楽しみ (たのしみ)' primarily means 'pleasure' or 'something to look forward to'. It is used to describe a feeling of enjoyment or anticipation for something enjoyable. This word can refer to both the act of enjoying something and the thing that brings joy itself. For example: I look forward to the trip「旅行が楽しみです」(りょこうがたのしみです). Reading is my pleasure「読書が私の楽しみです」(どくしょがわたしのたのしみです). The nuance of '楽しみ' often includes a sense of anticipation, making it suitable for expressing excitement about future events or activities.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    13

    JLPT

    N4

    Grade

    2

    Frequency

    259

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji

If you visually break down this kanji, you can see it is made up of 3 parts:

    kanji

    Meaning

    Tree, Wood

    kanji

    Meaning

    White

    radical

    Meaning

    Ice

    Radical Form Of

As Part Of Other Kanji

This kanji appears as part of one other kanji:

    kanji

    Meaning

    Medicine

Words Using

This kanji is used in 9 words:

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 96 kanji contain the part 木 as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Grove

    kanji

    Meaning

    Rest

    kanji

    Meaning

    Book, Origin

    kanji

    Meaning

    School

    kanji

    Meaning

    Village

    kanji

    Meaning

    Forest

    kanji

    Meaning

    Parent

    kanji

    Meaning

    East

    kanji

    Meaning

    Rice

    kanji

    Meaning

    Tea

    kanji

    Meaning

    Ride

    kanji

    Meaning

    Sideways

    kanji

    Meaning

    Desk, Table

    kanji

    Meaning

    Bundle, Bind

    kanji

    Meaning

    Machine, Opportunity

    kanji

    Meaning

    Plan, Proposal

    kanji

    Meaning

    Mutual

    kanji

    Meaning

    Gather

    kanji

    Meaning

    Bridge

    kanji

    Meaning

    Trouble, Distress

    kanji

    Meaning

    Not yet

    kanji

    Meaning

    End

    kanji

    Meaning

    Fruit

    kanji

    Meaning

    Contraption

    kanji

    Meaning

    Kill

    kanji

    Meaning

    Frame

    kanji

    Meaning

    Bed, Floor

    kanji

    Meaning

    Status

    kanji

    Meaning

    Way, Form

    kanji

    Meaning

    Materials, Timber

    kanji

    Meaning

    Investigate

    kanji

    Meaning

    Examine

    kanji

    Meaning

    Clause

    kanji

    Meaning

    Dye

    kanji

    Meaning

    Curriculum, Continuation

    kanji

    Meaning

    Extreme, Pole

    kanji

    Meaning

    Rights, Authority

    kanji

    Meaning

    Plant

    kanji

    Meaning

    Flat, Counter

    kanji

    Meaning

    Shares, Stocks

    kanji

    Meaning

    Cup, Cupfuls

    kanji

    Meaning

    Signpost, Mark

    kanji

    Meaning

    Structure, Care

    kanji

    Meaning

    Pillar

    kanji

    Meaning

    In general, Approximation

    kanji

    Meaning

    Prosper, Flourish

    kanji

    Meaning

    Imitation

    kanji

    Meaning

    Tag, Bill

    kanji

    Meaning

    Cherry

    kanji

    Meaning

    Root

    kanji

    Meaning

    Board

    kanji

    Meaning

    Chop, Analyze

    kanji

    Meaning

    Nucleus

    kanji

    Meaning

    Pole, Bar

    kanji

    Meaning

    Design, Handle

    kanji

    Meaning

    Branch

    kanji

    Meaning

    Pine

    kanji

    Meaning

    Apricot, Plum

    kanji

    Meaning

    Peach

    kanji

    Meaning

    Soft, Gentle

    kanji

    Meaning

    Shelf

    kanji

    Meaning

    Wither

    kanji

    Meaning

    Scaffold, Plank bridge

    kanji

    Meaning

    Cedar, Cryptomeria

    kanji

    Meaning

    Block, Ridgepole

    kanji

    Meaning

    Column

    kanji

    Meaning

    Vat, Tank

    kanji

    Meaning

    Plug, Stopper

    kanji

    Meaning

    Pivot, Hinge

    kanji

    Meaning

    Coffin, Casket

    kanji

    Meaning

    Oriental chess, Chess piece

    kanji

    Meaning

    Crude, Simple

    kanji

    Meaning

    Abandon, Renounce

    kanji

    Meaning

    Rot, Decay

    kanji

    Meaning

    A certain

    kanji

    Meaning

    Calendar, Almanac

    kanji

    Meaning

    Plant, Planting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Quiet, Leisure

    kanji

    Meaning

    Willow

    kanji

    Meaning

    Tree, Wood

    kanji

    Meaning

    Watchtower, Tall building

    kanji

    Meaning

    Shelf, Build across

    kanji

    Meaning

    Mulberry

    kanji

    Meaning

    Horse chestnut

    kanji

    Meaning

    Pear

    kanji

    Meaning

    Pillow

    kanji

    Meaning

    Gloom

    kanji

    Meaning

    Chair

    kanji

    Meaning

    Temple

    kanji

    Meaning

    Square character style, Correctness

    kanji

    Meaning

    Grab

    kanji

    Meaning

    Oak tree, Oak

    kanji

    Meaning

    Persimmon

    kanji

    Meaning

    Palisade

    kanji

    Meaning

    Spiny

    kanji

    Meaning

    Girder

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 13 kanji contain the part 白 as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Hundred

    kanji

    Meaning

    Bird

    kanji

    Meaning

    Learn

    kanji

    Meaning

    Overnight, Stay overnight

    kanji

    Meaning

    Target

    kanji

    Meaning

    All

    kanji

    Meaning

    Emperor

    kanji

    Meaning

    Spring, Fountain

    kanji

    Meaning

    Urge, Press

    kanji

    Meaning

    Clap, Beat

    kanji

    Meaning

    Ship

    kanji

    Meaning

    Mean, Lowly

    kanji

    Meaning

    Chief, Older sibling of parent

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 13 kanji contain the part 冫 as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Weak

    kanji

    Meaning

    Winter

    kanji

    Meaning

    North

    kanji

    Meaning

    Feather

    kanji

    Meaning

    Cold

    kanji

    Meaning

    Next

    kanji

    Meaning

    Cold

    kanji

    Meaning

    Freeze, Frozen

    kanji

    Meaning

    Congeal

    kanji

    Meaning

    Approve, Semi

    kanji

    Meaning

    Base, Small fort

    kanji

    Meaning

    Nifty

    kanji

    Meaning

    Melting, Smelting

Learn the Kanji

Let's make sure you fully understand this kanji.

What does 楽 mean?

楽 means 'Music' and 'Pleasure'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Second Grade, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N4 exam.

To help you master this kanji, here's an interactive lesson where you'll practice its readings and meanings.

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