可
KANJI DETAIL
possible · acceptable
On readingか5 strokesN2
Radical 口 · mouthStroke order
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Japanese readings
- On reading
- か
- Kun reading
- None
Study notes
1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning
- Structure:
可expresses possibility or acceptability; its on-reading isか. - Basic usage:
可能means possible, while可愛い, readかわいい, means cute or adorable.
2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions
- Stating what is possible
再入場が可能ですmeans that reentry is possible. An action can also be grouped withこと, as in運ぶことが可能だ, to state what can be done.

