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健
健 (readings: けん, すこ; Japanese kanji) means “healthy”. It is a Grade 4 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 4 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 健康 (health).
What does 健 mean?
| Kanji | 健 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | healthy |
| Readings | けん, すこ |
| Grade | Grade 4 (Upper) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 健
健 is read けん or すこ depending on the word.
Example words with 健
| Example | 健康 (health) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14