険
precipitous · inaccessible place · impregnable position · steep place · sharp eyes
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of hill and all. Steep hill.
Symbolism
Danger, threatening, insurance. Represents steepness.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Sitting and waiting
Component Breakdown
hill + 㑒
Words & Expressions
Words written with 険
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
Anime & Manga
ジョジョの奇妙な冒険 (TV)
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure (TV)
A well-known work with 険 in its Japanese title.
マギ シンドバッドの冒険
Magi: Adventure of Sinbad
A well-known work with 険 in its Japanese title.
俺は全てを【パリイ】する ～逆勘違いの世界最強は冒険者になりたい～
I Parry Everything
A well-known work with 険 in its Japanese title.
転生貴族の異世界冒険録 〜自重を知らない神々の使徒〜
The Aristocrat’s Otherworldly Adventure: Serving Gods Who Go Too Far
A well-known work with 険 in its Japanese title.
望まぬ不死の冒険者
The Unwanted Undead Adventurer
A well-known work with 険 in its Japanese title.
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?
険 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means precipitous, inaccessible place, impregnable position, steep place, sharp eyes. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.