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験

On'yomi
ケン・ゲン
KEN / GEN
Kun'yomi
あかし・しるし・ため.す・ためし
akashi / shirushi / tamesu / tameshi

verification · effect · testing

Details

Strokes18
Frequency#410
Radical馬horse(10)
Old Form驗

Stroke Order

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Strokes18

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of horse (馬) and all. Testing a horse, experiencing.

Symbolism

Experience, examination, verification. Represents learning through practice.

Related Culture & Scenes

  • — Cat relaxing

Component Breakdown

験=
馬㑒

horse + 㑒

Words & Expressions

Words written with 験

試験しけんexam
実験じっけんexperiment
経験けいけんexperience
治験ちけんclinical trial
体験たいけんhands-on experience
受験じゅけんtaking an examination

Four-Character Compounds

験を担ぐ

げんをかつぐ

To rely on good omens; Acting based on superstitions

Anime & Manga

マッシュル-MASHLE- 神覚者候補選抜試験編

MASHLE: MAGIC AND MUSCLES Season 2

Anime

A well-known work with 験 in its Japanese title.

経験済みなキミと、経験ゼロなオレが、お付き合いする話。

Our Dating Story: The Experienced You and The Inexperienced Me

Anime

A well-known work with 験 in its Japanese title.

対魔導学園35試験小隊

Anti-Magic Academy: The 35th Test Platoon

Anime

A well-known work with 験 in its Japanese title.

監獄実験

Prison Lab

Manga

A well-known work with 験 in its Japanese title.

経験値貯蓄でのんびり傷心旅行 ~勇者と恋人に追放された戦士の無自覚ざまぁ~

Keikenchi Chochiku de Nonbiri Shoushin Ryokou: Yuusha to Koibito ni Tsuihou Sareta Senshi no Mujikaku zamaa

Manga

A well-known work with 験 in its Japanese title.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 験 mean in Japanese?

験 means verification, effect, testing.

How do you read 験?

On'yomi: ケン、ゲン (KEN, GEN). Kun'yomi: あかし、しるし、ため.す、ためし (akashi, shirushi, tamesu, tameshi).

How many strokes does 験 have?

験 has 18 strokes. Its radical is 馬 (horse).

Is 験 a good kanji for a tattoo?

験 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means verification, effect, testing. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.