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歓
joy · delight · pleasure · welcome · cheer
N1On: かんKun: よろこ
Memory Aid
'KAN' — You CAN feel great JOY when you 'welcome' something good into your life!
The left side (欠) looks like a person with an open mouth, perhaps shouting in 'joy' or 'cheering' a 'welcome'. The right side (雚) adds a sense of energetic movement.
Vocabulary
歓迎かんげいwelcome, reception
歓声かんせいcheer, shout of joy
歓喜かんきjoy, delight
歓談かんだんpleasant conversation
歓送会かんそうかいfarewell party
Example Sentences
彼らは私たちを暖かく歓迎してくれた。
They warmly welcomed us.
試合に勝って、大きな歓声が上がった。
After winning the game, a loud cheer went up.
優勝の瞬間、チームは歓喜に包まれた。
At the moment of victory, the team was filled with joy.
食事の後、皆で楽しく歓談した。
After the meal, everyone had a pleasant conversation.