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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of stone (石) and open. Polishing stone, researching.
Symbolism
Research, polish, training. Attitude of deeply exploring things.
Component Breakdown
研=
石开
stone + 开
Words & Expressions
Words written with 研
研磨けんまgrinding
研修けんしゅうinduction course
研究員けんきゅういんlab worker
研究室けんきゅうしつseminar room
研究官けんきゅうかんresearch officer
Proverbs & Idioms
研鑽を積む
けんさんをつむ
To accumulate study and practice
To continuously refine one's knowledge and skills
Anime & Manga
映像研には手を出すな！
Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken!
A well-known work with 研 in its Japanese title.
あつまれ！ふしぎ研究部
Atsumare! Fushigi Kenkyuu-bu
A well-known work with 研 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 研 mean in Japanese?
研 means polish, study of, sharpen.
How do you read 研?
On'yomi: ケン (KEN). Kun'yomi: と.ぐ (togu).
How many strokes does 研 have?
研 has 9 strokes. Its radical is 石 (stone).
Is 研 a good kanji for a tattoo?
研 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means polish, study of, sharpen. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.