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健 kanji: meaning “healthy”, readings and mnemonic

JLPT N111 strokes

Meaning and readings

Meaning
healthy
On'yomi
ケン
Kun'yomi
すこ・やか

Picture story to remember 健

A person (亻) who likes to build (建) houses every day stays strong and healthy.

Parts in this story:建

How to write 健: stroke order

健 is written with 11 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.

Words that use 健

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Kanji that share parts with 健.