100.楽


1. Meaning and Reading

  • fun, comfort
  • Onyomi : がく, らく
  • Kunyomi : たのしい

2. Kanji Explanation

  • 木 : tree
  • 白 : white, white drum

Sitting by a tree (木) and striking a white (白) drum in joy came to represent ‘music’ and ‘pleasure’.

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3. Example Words

音楽 おんがく
music

I like listening to music.

娯楽 ごらく
entertainment, game

Enjoy movies as entertainment.

楽しい たのしい
fun

Time spent with friends is very enjoyable.

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