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康
康 (readings: こう; Japanese kanji) means “healthy / peaceful”. 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 康 mean?
| Kanji | 康 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | healthy / peaceful |
| Readings | こう |
| Grade | Grade 4 (Upper) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 康
康 is read こう depending on the word.
Example words with 康
| Example | 健康 (health) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14