Translation of Japanese word "健康" to English
健康
けんこう
[kenkou]
IPA: /kenkou/
Meaning
NounThe state of being free from physical or psychological disease, illness, or malfunction; wellness.
How to use
健康 (kenkou) — 'health'. な-adjective or noun. 健康的な食生活 — healthy dietary life. 健康診断 (kenkou shindan) — health checkup.
🇬🇧 English
health
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 健康
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): けんこう
Romaji Transcription: kenkou
Example Sentences
健康は人間の生活の重要な要素です。
けんこうはにんげんのせいかつのじゅうようないんすうです。
Health is an important element of human life.
健康を守ることは非常に重要です。
けんこうをまもることはひざんにじゅうようです。
Protecting health is very important.
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- 健康診断— medical checkup
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "健康" mean?▼
The Japanese word "健康" means "health" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "健康"?▼
The word "健康" is read as "けんこう" (kenkou). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "A state of being in which the body and mind are functioning normally.".
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