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On'yomi
カン
KAN
Kun'yomi
な.れる・な.らす
nareru / narasu

accustomed · get used to · become experienced

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Strokes14
Frequency#1177
Radicalheart(4)

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Strokes14

Component Breakdown

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heart + 貫

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of heart and pierce. Habit piercing heart.

Symbolism

Habit, custom, accustom. Represents acquiring through repetition.

Words & Expressions

Four-Character Compounds

風俗習慣

ふうぞくしゅうかん

manners and customs; customs and habits; manners and customs

Proverbs & Idioms

習うより慣れよ

ならうよりなれよ

Practice makes perfect

Experience is better than mere learning