Meaning

Primary

Unhealthy

Alternative

Not Healthy

Word Type

noun, な adjective

Explanation

If 健康 is "health," then something that is not this is unhealthy.

Reading

ふけんこう
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well. Will help to know 健康 first.

Context

Context Sentences

不健康なやり方でダイエットをするのはよした方がいい。

You shouldn't go on a diet in an unhealthy way.

私も親になったから、これまでの不健康な生活を見直そうと思ってるんです。

Now that I've become a parent, I'm thinking of reevaluating my unhealthy lifestyle.

この番組は暴力的で、不健康な内容が多いので子供には見せたくないんですよね。

This show is violent and contains a lot of unwholesome content, so I don't want my kids watching it.

Kanji Composition