What is the Kanji for 'Overcome'? | 克

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

The Japanese Kanji for 'Overcome' is 克.

kanji

克

Meaning

Overcome

Reading

onyomiこく

koku

Parts

儿Legs 古Old

Example Word

克服: overcoming. The Japanese noun '克服 (こくふく)' means 'overcoming'. It refers to the act of conquering or successfully dealing with a difficulty, challenge, or obstacle. This word is often used in contexts related to personal struggles, such as overcoming fear, illness, or adversity. For example: overcoming fear「恐怖を克服する」(きょうふをこくふくする). She overcame her illness「彼女は病気を克服した」(かのじょはびょうきをこくふくした). The word carries a sense of triumph and achievement, emphasizing the effort and perseverance required to surmount a challenge.

Radical

儿

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1795

Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji 克

If you visually break down this kanji, you can see it is made up of 2 parts:

radical

儿

Meaning

Legs

kanji

古

Meaning

Old

Words Using 克

This kanji is used in 1 word:

word

克服

Meaning

Overcoming

Kanji Related to 克 Through the Part 儿

These 12 kanji contain the part 儿 as well.

kanji

四

Meaning

Four

kanji

見

Meaning

See

kanji

先

Meaning

Before, Previous

kanji

光

Meaning

Light

kanji

兄

Meaning

Older brother

kanji

西

Meaning

West

kanji

元

Meaning

Origin

kanji

免

Meaning

Excuse, Exempt

kanji

匹

Meaning

Equal, Counter for animals

kanji

児

Meaning

Child

kanji

鬼

Meaning

Demon, Ogre

kanji

虎

Meaning

Tiger

Kanji Related to 克 Through the Part 古

These 6 kanji contain the part 古 as well.

kanji

苦

Meaning

Suffer

kanji

固

Meaning

Hard

kanji

居

Meaning

Reside, Be

kanji

故

Meaning

Reason, Deceased

kanji

枯

Meaning

Wither

kanji

享

Meaning

Receive

Learn the Kanji 克

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What does 克 mean?

克 means 'Overcome'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Junior Highschool, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N1 exam.

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