←Back
Details
Stroke Order
Loading...
Strokes7
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of flesh and dry. Dry organ, liver.
Symbolism
Liver, essential, courage. Represents important part.
Component Breakdown
肝=
月干
moon + 干
Words & Expressions
Words written with 肝
肝要かんようvital
肝心かんじんcrucial
肝炎かんえんhepatitis
肝硬変かんこうへんcirrhosis
Proverbs & Idioms
肝に銘じる
きもにめいじる
To engrave on one's liver
To remember firmly
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 肝 mean in Japanese?
肝 means liver, pluck, nerve, chutzpah.
How do you read 肝?
On'yomi: カン (KAN). Kun'yomi: きも (kimo).
How many strokes does 肝 have?
肝 has 7 strokes. Its radical is 肉 (meat).
Is 肝 a good kanji for a tattoo?
肝 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means liver, pluck, nerve, chutzpah. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.