楽


This is the kanji for music and pleasure. As a verb is means enjoy. As an adjective is means fun, enjoyable, or pleasant.

on readings:
  • gaku
  • raku
kun readings:
  • tano
examples:
舞楽 bugaku old Japanese court dance music
楽器 gakki musical instrument
器楽 kigaku instrumental music
能楽 nōgaku Noh play
音楽 ongaku music
楽観的 rakkanteki optimistic
楽しい tanoshii fun
楽しみ tanoshimi looking forward to

links:
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Last ∆ on 11 March 2026 by Bradley James Wogsland.