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What is the Kanji for 'Dangerous' and 'Steep'? | 険

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Dangerous' and 'Steep', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Dangerous' and 'Steep' is 険.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Dangerous, Steep

    Reading

    kunyomiけわ

    kewa

    onyomiけん

    ken

    Parts

    Example Word

    険しい: steep. The Japanese adjective '険しい (けわしい)' primarily means 'steep'. It is used to describe terrain or paths that are difficult to climb or traverse due to their steepness. For example: The mountain path is steep「山道は険しい」(やまみちはけわしい). Additionally, '険しい' can also describe a person's expression or situation as harsh or severe, though this usage is less common. For example: His expression was stern「彼の表情は険しかった」(かれのひょうじょうはけわしかった). The word is often used in contexts involving physical landscapes but can extend metaphorically to describe challenging situations or stern facial expressions.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    11

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    5

    Frequency

    984

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji

If you visually break down this kanji, you can see it is made up of 2 parts:

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    component

Words Using

This kanji is used in 4 words:

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    Meaning

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Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 4 kanji contain the part 㑒 as well.

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    Meaning

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    Meaning

    Thrifty, Frugal

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What does 険 mean?

険 means 'Dangerous' and 'Steep'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Fifth Grade, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N3 exam.

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