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果敢

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 果敢

かん
~な Adj.
Freq #17603
1

resolute; determined; bold

Examples
初めから果敢に前へ出て圧倒し、体勢を崩した相手を押し出した。
He resolutely pushed forward from the start, overwhelming and pushing out his off-balance opponent.

Kanji in this Word

8 strokes
Frequency: 258
JLPT N2
Grade 4

Meanings

fruit
reward
carry out
achieve
complete
end
finish
succeed

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
は.たす
はた.す
-は.たす
は.てる
-は.てる
は.て
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
12 strokes
Frequency: 1859
JLPT N1
Grade 8

Meanings

daring
brave
bold
sad
tragic
pitiful

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
カン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
あ.えて
あ.えない
あ.えず
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