greetings, be happy, celebrate
驩 centers on joyful social exchange: greeting others warmly, being happy together, and celebrating shared occasions.
驩 combines 馬 (horse) with 雚, which likely contributes the sound and may relate to calling or shouting. The character expresses joy or celebration, possibly linked to festive gatherings where horses were present.
A horse (馬) beside a calling bird shape (雚) suggests a lively scene: imagine a horse neighing happily as people greet each other and celebrate.
For カン, picture a can of festive drink being opened at a celebration: can -> カン, and the horse joins the happy greetings.