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快
快 (readings: かい, こころよ; Japanese kanji) means “pleasant / cheerful”. It is a Grade 5 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 5 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 快適 (comfortable).
What does 快 mean?
| Kanji | 快 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | pleasant / cheerful |
| Readings | かい, こころよ |
| Grade | Grade 5 (Hard) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 快
快 is read かい or こころよ depending on the word.
Example words with 快
| Example | 快適 (comfortable) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14