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険
On'yomi
ケン
KEN
Kun'yomi
けわ.しい
kewashii
precipitous · inaccessible place · impregnable position · steep place · sharp eyes
Details
Stroke Order
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Component Breakdown
険=
阝㑒
hill + 㑒
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of hill and all. Steep hill.
Symbolism
Danger, threatening, insurance. Represents steepness.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Sitting and waiting
Words & Expressions
Proverbs & Idioms
険しい道のりを行く
けわしいみちのりをいく
To travel a steep road
To undertake a difficult journey
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 険 mean in Japanese?
険 means precipitous, inaccessible place, impregnable position, steep place, sharp eyes.
How do you read 険?
On'yomi: ケン (KEN). Kun'yomi: けわ.しい (kewashii).
How many strokes does 険 have?
険 has 11 strokes. Its radical is 阜 (mound).
Is 険 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 険 (precipitous, inaccessible place, impregnable position, steep place, sharp eyes) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.