Word details

健気

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 健気.

Dictionary

Entry

健気けなげNoun~な Adj.Freq #9159
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.

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

健

healthy, health, strength, persistence

11 strokesFrequency 572JLPT N2Grade 4

On

ケン

Kun

すこ.やか

Nanori

かつたけたけしたてとしやすやすし
気

spirit, mind, air, atmosphere, mood

6 strokesFrequency 113JLPT N4Grade 1

On

キケ

Kun

いきき

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