The kanji 可 primarily conveys the idea of "possible," "can," "acceptable," or "agreeable." It suggests the presence of conditions that allow something to happen or be approved. It often implies a sense of permission, feasibility, or being permissible. It represents a state where something is not only feasible but also meets certain standards or criteria.

・On-yomi (音読み): カ (ka) ・Kun-yomi (訓読み): ～べし (～beshi), よ・い (yo・i) – This kun-yomi is less common than the on-yomi and is used in certain phrases.

⚫︎ 可能 (かのう) Translation: Possible; feasible; potential ⚫︎ 許可 (きょか) Translation: Permission; approval ⚫︎ 可決 (かけつ) Translation: Approval; passage (of a bill, etc.)

The kanji 可 is a pictophonetic character, meaning that it combines a component that provides a meaning cue and another that provides a sound cue. It is believed to be derived from a character representing a mouth or speech, indicating the act of approval or permission through words. Over time, the form evolved to the current shape.