歓: the kanji for joy; welcome
歓 is a JLPT N1 kanji that means joy; welcome. Below are its readings, 3 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
歓 is written in 15 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
歓 has 1 reading in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 3 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
カン (kan)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 歓迎かんげい · kangei | welcome |
| 歓声かんせい · kansei | cheers; shout of joy |
| 歓談かんだん · kandan | pleasant chat |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 新入生の歓迎会が開かれた。Shinnyūsei no kangeikai ga hirakareta.A welcome party was held for the new students.
- ゴールが決まって歓声が上がった。Gōru ga kimatte kansei ga agatta.A cheer went up when the goal was scored.
- 留学生を家族で歓迎した。Ryūgakusei o kazoku de kangei shita.My family welcomed the exchange student.
- 食事をしながら歓談した。Shokuji o shinagara kandan shita.We chatted pleasantly over a meal.
- 初心者も大歓迎です。Shoshinsha mo daikangei desu.Beginners are very welcome.
Questions about 歓
How many strokes does 歓 have?
歓 is written in 15 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 歓?
The on readings are kan (カン). 歓 has no kun reading in the Jōyō Kanji Table.
What JLPT level is 歓?
N1. The JLPT does not publish official kanji lists, so this level is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used through 2009.
About the JLPT level
The JLPT does not publish official lists of kanji for each level. The level on this page is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used for the test through 2009. The JLPT states that the current N1 is designed to match the former Level 1.
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Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 歓
- JLPT Frequently Asked Questions, The Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services: how current levels match the former levels
- Stroke order diagrams are based on KanjiVG by Ulrich Apel, used under CC BY-SA 3.0. The diagrams on this page are shared under the same license.