Japanese symbol for “permitted”
可
か
Romaji: ka
acceptable; satisfactory; allowed; permitted
In Japanese, permitted is 可, read か (ka).
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Meanings
- n, n-suf acceptable; satisfactory; allowed; permitted
- n approval; being in favour; (a) vote in favour; aye
- n Pass (grade); Fair; C; D
Kanji and stroke order
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 可能 | かのう kanou | possible; potential; practicable |
| 許可 | きょか kyoka | permission; approval; authorization |
| 不可能 | ふかのう fukanou | impossible |
| 可哀想 | かわいそう kawaisou | poor; pitiable; pathetic |
| 可愛い | かわいい kawaii | cute; adorable; charming |
| 認可 | にんか ninka | approval; license; licence |
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