How to Write 歓 (delight, joy) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Practice writing the Japanese Kanji 歓 (delight, joy) stroke-by-stroke with real-time trajectory feedback, or print an A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF practice worksheet.
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (歓)
Primary Radical (部首): 欠 — あくび (lack/yawn)
Radical Position: Right (Tsukuri / 旁) (旁 (Tsukuri))
Semantic Theme: Breathing out, yearning, singing, and deficiency
📜 Etymology & Mnemonic Insight (六書 / Rikusho)
Radical: 欠 (あくび (lack/yawn))
Standard Jouyou kanji written with 15 strokes under radical 欠.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 歓
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 歓 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 歓?
The Japanese character 歓 (delight, joy) has 15 strokes (15画). In Kanji Scribe, you can practice writing all 15 strokes of 歓 interactively with real-time stroke direction and order grading.
What is the Onyomi and Kunyomi of 歓?
For the Kanji 歓 (JLPT N1), the Onyomi (Chinese-derived reading) is カン and the Kunyomi (native Japanese reading) is よろこ.ぶ. Its primary English meaning is "delight, joy".
What is the stroke order rule for writing 歓?
The Kanji 歓 (delight, joy) is written with 15 strokes (JLPT N1). Follow standard Japanese stroke order principles: write from top to bottom (上から下) and from left to right (左から右). You can practice writing 歓 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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