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What is the Kanji for 'Wise' and 'Clever'? | 賢

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

The Japanese Kanji for 'Wise' and 'Clever' is 賢.

    kanji

    賢

    Meaning

    Wise, Clever

    Reading

    kunyomiかしこ

    kashiko

    onyomiけん

    ken

    Parts

    臤 貝Shellfish

    Example Word

    賢い: wise. The Japanese adjective '賢い (かしこい)' means 'wise' or 'clever'. It is used to describe someone who has good judgment, intelligence, or practical wisdom. This word can be applied to people, animals, or even decisions and actions. For example: He is a wise man「彼は賢い人だ」(かれはかしこいひとだ). That was a clever idea「それは賢い考えだった」(それはかしこいかんがえだった). The nuance of '賢い' often implies not just intelligence, but also the ability to use that intelligence effectively in practical situations.

    Radical

    貝

    Stroke Count

    16

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    8

    Frequency

    1340

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji 賢

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

    component

    臤

    kanji

    貝

    Meaning

    Shellfish

Words Using 賢

This kanji is used in 2 words:

    word

    賢い

    Meaning

    Wise

    word

    悪賢い

    Meaning

    Cunning, Crafty

Kanji Related to 賢 Through the Part 臤

These 3 kanji contain the part 臤 as well.

    kanji

    緊

    Meaning

    Tense, Tighten

    kanji

    堅

    Meaning

    Firm, Solid

    kanji

    腎

    Meaning

    Kidney

Kanji Related to 賢 Through the Part 貝

These 37 kanji contain the part 貝 as well.

    kanji

    賠

    Meaning

    Compensate, Compensation

    kanji

    貢

    Meaning

    Tribute

    kanji

    貸

    Meaning

    Lend, Loan

    kanji

    貯

    Meaning

    Savings

    kanji

    鎖

    Meaning

    Chain

    kanji

    責

    Meaning

    Blame, Liability

    kanji

    販

    Meaning

    Sell

    kanji

    賜

    Meaning

    Grant, Deign to give

    kanji

    則

    Meaning

    Rule

    kanji

    買

    Meaning

    Buy

    kanji

    賓

    Meaning

    Guest, Vip

    kanji

    資

    Meaning

    Capital, Resources

    kanji

    負

    Meaning

    Defeat

    kanji

    貞

    Meaning

    Chastity

    kanji

    貧

    Meaning

    Poor

    kanji

    質

    Meaning

    Quality

    kanji

    貴

    Meaning

    Precious

    kanji

    購

    Meaning

    Purchase, Subscription

    kanji

    賂

    Meaning

    Bribe

    kanji

    賀

    Meaning

    Congratulate

    kanji

    貪

    Meaning

    Indulge in, Covet

    kanji

    敗

    Meaning

    Defeat

    kanji

    貨

    Meaning

    Goods, Freight

    kanji

    唄

    Meaning

    Shamisen song

    kanji

    賊

    Meaning

    Robber, Rebel

    kanji

    賭

    Meaning

    Gamble

    kanji

    賛

    Meaning

    Praise, Agree

    kanji

    財

    Meaning

    Wealth

    kanji

    賦

    Meaning

    Levy, Installment

    kanji

    賞

    Meaning

    Prize

    kanji

    員

    Meaning

    Member

    kanji

    賃

    Meaning

    Rent, Fare

    kanji

    贈

    Meaning

    Present, Presents

    kanji

    貼

    Meaning

    Paste

    kanji

    貫

    Meaning

    Pierce, Sushi counter

    kanji

    賄

    Meaning

    Bribe, Provide

    kanji

    費

    Meaning

    Expense

Learn the Kanji 賢

Let's make sure you fully understand this kanji.

What does 賢 mean?

賢 means 'Wise' and 'Clever'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Junior Highschool, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N2 exam.

To help you master this kanji, here's an interactive lesson where you'll practice its readings and meanings.