康
こう
kou
JLPT N111 strokesKanjiLevel 77 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
康 is the kanji for "Peace". The most common reading is こう (kou). Mnemonics and example sentences are listed below.
Meaning
Peace
Also : Ease
Learn 康 with SRS
Free to start — no credit card. Track every review with spaced repetition.
Readings
onこう/ kou
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Stroke Order
11 strokes
Radicals
广隶
Example Sentences
彼の健康状態は急速に改善した。
かれのけんこうじょうたいはきゅうそくにかいぜんした。
His health condition improved rapidly.
健康を維持するために運動が欠かせない。
けんこうをいじするためにうんどうがかかせない。
Exercise is essential to maintain health.
Vocabulary using 康
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + に際して～に際して (ni saishite) - On the occasion of
- [Noun] + をもとに(して)～をもとに (wo moto ni) - Based on
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + にあたって～にあたって (ni atatte) - When doing; Upon
- [Plain form verb/adjective] + ものの～ものの (mono no) - Although; Even though
- [Verb/Adjective/Noun] + にしろ/にせよ～にしろ／にせよ (ni shiro/ni seyo) - Even if; Regardless of
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
Learn 康 with Spaced Repetition
InitialJ uses scientifically proven SRS to help you memorize kanji and vocabulary for the JLPT. N5 is free forever; no credit card required.