Quick answer
可 is the kanji for "Passable". The most common reading is べ.き (beki). Mnemonics and example sentences are listed below.
Meaning
Passable
Also : Can · Possible · Acceptable
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Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Stroke Order
5 strokes
Radicals
Memory Aid
The kanji 可 represents 'CAN'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of can.
On-reading: か — remember this sound by associating it with can. Kun-reading: べ.き.
Example Sentences
どんなに困難な状況でも、可能性を信じて諦めないことが大切です。
どんなにこんなんなじょうきょうでも、かのうせいをしんじてあきらめないことがたいせつです。
No matter how difficult the situation, it is important to believe in the possibilities and never give up.
専門家が検討した結果、この計画は十分に実行可能だと判断されました。
せんもんかがけんとうしたけっか、このけいかくはじゅうぶんにじっこうかのうだとはんだんされました。
After expert review, this plan was deemed fully feasible.
Vocabulary using 可
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Last updated Jun 11, 2026
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