Meaning

Primary

Health

Alternative

Healthy

Word Type

noun, な adjective

Explanation

You're so healthy it puts you at ease. That's your health! So healthful, go you!

Reading

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.

Context

Context Sentences

健康に勝るものは何もないですよ。

Nothing is better than good health.

健康のために水泳を始めました。

I started swimming for my health.

このウィルスは、健康な人にはほとんど心配いりません。

This virus rarely affects healthy people.

会社側が負担する健康保険は、諸手当の中に含まれているのでしょうか。

Is company-paid health insurance included in the fringe benefits?

Kanji Composition