懸
state of suspension · hang · depend · consult · distant · far apart
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of prefecture and heart. Heart suspended.
Symbolism
Desperate, concern, prize. Represents hanging.
Component Breakdown
縣 + heart
Words & Expressions
Words written with 懸
Four-Character Compounds
一所懸命
いっしょけんめい
very hard; with utmost effort; as hard as one can
一生懸命
いっしょうけんめい
very hard; with utmost effort; as hard as one can
懸腕直筆
けんわんちょくひつ
calligraphy technique of holding the brush perpendicularly, lower arm raised, and elbow held away from the body
懸軍万里
けんぐんばんり
military expedition deep into enemy territory
Proverbs & Idioms
懸命に働く
けんめいにはたらく
To work with all one's might
To put forth maximum effort
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 懸 mean in Japanese?
懸 means state of suspension, hang, depend, consult, distant, far apart.
How do you read 懸?
On'yomi: ケン、ケ (KEN, KE). Kun'yomi: か.ける、か.かる (kakeru, kakaru).
How many strokes does 懸 have?
懸 has 20 strokes. Its radical is 心 (heart).
Is 懸 a good kanji for a tattoo?
懸 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means state of suspension, hang, depend, consult, distant, far apart. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.