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肝

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

胆
きも
γŸγ‚“ (胆)
γ‚­γƒ’
Noun
Freq #10311
1

liver; innards

2

courage; spirit; pluck; guts

3

きも/キヒ only

crux; essential point; key

Kanji in this Word

肝
7 strokes
Frequency: 1118
JLPT N1
Grade 8

Meanings

liver
pluck
nerve
chutzpah

Readings

On β€” Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
カン
Kun β€” Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
きも
胆
9 strokes
Frequency: 1449
JLPT N1
Grade 8

Meanings

gall bladder
courage
pluck
nerve

Readings

On β€” Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
タン
Kun β€” Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
きも
Nanori β€” Specialized readings used in names
い
まこと
πŸ“

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