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楽
fun · music · comfort · ease
N4On: がく、らくKun: たのし
Memory Aid
This kanji is an ancient depiction of a stringed musical instrument, like a lute, on a stand. The top part suggests strings or ornamentation, and the bottom `木` (tree/wood) indicates the instrument's wooden body. This leads directly to the meaning of **music**.
'Raku' — When you're feeling **comfortable** and at **ease**, you don't have to RACK your brain thinking.
'Gaku' — Imagine a GUY playing **music** for everyone's enjoyment.
Vocabulary
楽しいたのしいfun, enjoyable
音楽おんがくmusic
楽ならくなeasy, comfortable
楽しむたのしむto enjoy
楽器がっきmusical instrument
Example Sentences
今日はとても楽しい一日でした。
Today was a very fun day.
彼女は音楽を聴くのが好きです。
She likes listening to music.
もっと楽な方法はありませんか。
Isn't there an easier way?
彼は旅行を楽しむ予定です。
He plans to enjoy his trip.