健
すこ.やか
sukoyaka
JLPT N411 strokesKanjiLevel 86 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
健 is the kanji for "Healthy". It is a JLPT N4 kanji. The main reading is すこ.やか (sukoyaka). Stroke-order practice is available below.
Meaning
Healthy
Also : Health · Strength · Persistence
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Readings
kunすこ.やか/ sukoyakaonけん/ ken
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Stroke Order
11 strokes
Radicals
亻建
Example Sentences
健全な精神は健全な身体に宿る。
けんぜんなせいしんはけんぜんなしんたいにやどる。
A healthy mind resides in a healthy body.
彼の健康は意外にも良好だ。
かれのけんこうはいがいにもりょうこうだ。
His health is surprisingly good.
Vocabulary using 健
Grammar to study at this level
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
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