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諧

諧: harmony

harmony; humor
16 strokesSecondary · Stage 4 (about 2級)in 3 words here

Readings

On
カイ
Kun
かなう・やわらぐ

Seen in 俳諧 (haikai, comic linked verse) and 諧謔 (jest); always read カイ.

Key words

俳諧はいかいhaikai (comic linked verse)
諧謔かいぎゃくjest; wit
諧調かいちょうharmony; gradation
諧和かいわharmony

Example sentences

In the Edo period, haikai was widely enjoyed among ordinary people.

His stories are full of wit and always make everyone laugh.

In this image the gradation from white to black is smooth and beautiful.

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