険
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 険
1
steepness; steep place
2
Esp. 険, but also written as 権 or 慳
harsh (look); sharp (tongue)
Kanji in this Word
険
11 strokes
Frequency: 707
JLPT N2
Grade 5
Meanings
precipitous
inaccessible place
impregnable position
steep place
sharp eyes
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ケン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
けわ.しい
嶮
16 strokes
Meanings
inaccessible place
impregnable position
steep place
sharp eyes
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ケン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
けわ.しい
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