Kanji 健: healthy, health, strength, persistence
Key takeaways
Kanji 健: healthy, health, strength, persistence. Readings and core meaning.
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Kanji at a glance
Core meaning / core image
Core meaning: 健
healthy, health, strength, persistence
Kanji structure breakdown
Mnemonic story
Mnemonic story
When a person (亻) builds (建) up their body and stands tall, they become healthy. Think of a well-built person to remember this kanji's meaning of health and strength.
