What does kanji 歡 mean?

The primary meaning of kanji 歡 is delight.

How is kanji 歡 read?

The kunyomi readings for kanji 歡 are よろこ.ぶ; the onyomi readings are カン.

Kanken 1 / Pre-Level 1

歡

Meaning

delight

delight, joy

Stroke Order

Variant: 歓 (Shinjitai) , 欢 (Itaiji)

5 reference sentences

彼は合格の知らせを聞いて心から歡んだ。

He was overjoyed when he heard the news of his passing.

子どもたちは公園で遊ぶのを歡んでいる。

The children are delighted to play in the park.

久しぶりの再会を皆が歡んだ。

Everyone rejoiced at the long-awaited reunion.

彼女は新しい仕事を始めることを歡んでいる。

She is happy to start her new job.

人々は祭りの始まりを歡んで迎えた。

People welcomed the start of the festival with joy.

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