Mnemonic
A white spark shoots from an ancient tree split by lightning. Instead of burning, the tree vibrates — each branch becomes a string, each spark a glowing note. Pure music pours from the white trunk, filling the forest with effortless joy.
Additional thoughts
Picture the tree as a natural harp: white light pulses through its grain like sheet music, sparks dance off the branches like plucked notes. The kanji stacks white and spark above tree, just like notes hovering over an instrument.Quick recall
A white spark turns a tree into a living instrument of music.Details
The keyword for 楽 is music. This kanji represents music as well as the related concepts of enjoyment, pleasure, and comfort. It reflects the idea that music brings joy and ease to people's lives, linking the experience of listening to or playing music with feelings of happiness and relaxation.
- On'yomi
- がく、らく、ごう
- Kun'yomi
- たの.しい、たの.しむ、この.む