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What is the Kanji for 'Pleasant'? | 快

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

The Japanese Kanji for 'Pleasant' is 快.

    kanji

    快

    Meaning

    Pleasant

    Reading

    kunyomiこころよ

    kokoroyo

    onyomiかい

    kai

    Parts

    夬Decide 忄

    Example Word

    快い: pleasant. The Japanese adjective '快い (こころよい)' means 'pleasant'. It is used to describe something that is agreeable, enjoyable, or soothing to the mind or senses. This word often conveys a sense of comfort or satisfaction. For example: The breeze feels pleasant「風が快い」(かぜがこころよい). His words were pleasant to hear「彼の言葉は快かった」(かれのことばはこころよかった). It can also be used in more abstract contexts, such as describing a pleasant feeling or atmosphere. Note that this word is more formal and less commonly used in everyday conversation compared to simpler adjectives like '楽しい (たのしい)' (fun) or '気持ちいい (きもちいい)' (feels good).

    Radical

    心

    Stroke Count

    7

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    5

    Frequency

    607

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji 快

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

    radical

    夬

    Meaning

    Decide

    component

    忄

Words Using 快

This kanji is used in 5 words:

    word

    快い

    Meaning

    Pleasant

    word

    快適

    Meaning

    Comfortable

    word

    愉快

    Meaning

    Pleasant

    word

    不愉快

    Meaning

    Unpleasant

    word

    不快

    Meaning

    Discomfort

Kanji Related to 快 Through the Part 忄

These 29 kanji contain the part 忄 as well.

    kanji

    恨

    Meaning

    Grudge

    kanji

    悼

    Meaning

    Mourn, Lament

    kanji

    慎

    Meaning

    Prudent, Humility

    kanji

    慌

    Meaning

    Flurried, Disconcerted

    kanji

    慢

    Meaning

    Ridicule, Arrogant

    kanji

    慄

    Meaning

    Fear

    kanji

    惜

    Meaning

    Regret, Frugal

    kanji

    悦

    Meaning

    Joy, Delight

    kanji

    怪

    Meaning

    Weird, Suspicious

    kanji

    悟

    Meaning

    Spiritually awakened, Comprehension

    kanji

    忙

    Meaning

    Busy

    kanji

    憾

    Meaning

    Regret, Remorse

    kanji

    恒

    Meaning

    Constant, Always

    kanji

    憶

    Meaning

    Remember, Speculate

    kanji

    懐

    Meaning

    Bosom, Pocket

    kanji

    悔

    Meaning

    Repent, Regret

    kanji

    慨

    Meaning

    Indignant, Sigh

    kanji

    慣

    Meaning

    Accustomed

    kanji

    憤

    Meaning

    Aroused, Indignation

    kanji

    憧

    Meaning

    Yearn, Long for

    kanji

    憬

    Meaning

    Desire, Hanker

    kanji

    惧

    Meaning

    Misgivings, Disquieting

    kanji

    情

    Meaning

    Feeling, Emotion

    kanji

    愉

    Meaning

    Pleased, Pleasure

    kanji

    惰

    Meaning

    Lazy

    kanji

    惨

    Meaning

    Cruel, Wretched

    kanji

    悩

    Meaning

    Worry, Distress

    kanji

    怖

    Meaning

    Fearful, Dreadful

    kanji

    性

    Meaning

    Gender, Sex

Learn the Kanji 快

Let's make sure you fully understand this kanji.

What does 快 mean?

快 means 'Pleasant'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Fifth Grade, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N2 exam.

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