康 Kanji – ease
The Japanese kanji 康 can mean ease, peace.
Meaning and Readings
How is 康 read?
康 has the onyomi reading コウ.
In romaji, these readings can be written as kou.
Common Japanese Words Using 康
These common Japanese words contain 康. Select linked kanji to explore their meanings and readings.
- 健康（けんこう） — health
- 健康診断（けんこうしんだん） — health checkup, (general) medical examination, physical examination
- 健康的（けんこうてき） — hygienic, healthy, healthful, sanitary
- 健康保険（けんこうほけん） — health insurance
- 小康（しょうこう） — lull, breathing spell, respite
- 不健康（ふけんこう） — poor health, ill health, unhealthy
- 健康食品（けんこうしょくひん） — health foods
- 国民健康保険（こくみんけんこうほけん） — national health insurance
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