健気
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 健気
1
admirable; commendable; praiseworthy; laudable; brave; heroic; noble; courageous
Examples
彼が直向きに生きるその姿は実に健気です。
The single-minded way he gets on with his life is truly admirable.
Kanji in this Word
健
11 strokes
Frequency: 572
JLPT N2
Grade 4
Meanings
healthy
health
strength
persistence
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ケン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
すこ.やか
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
かつ
たけ
たけし
たて
とし
やす
やすし
気
6 strokes
Frequency: 113
JLPT N4
Grade 1
Meanings
spirit
mind
air
atmosphere
mood
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
キ
ケ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
いき
き
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