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Kanji 険

11 strokes

Meaning

precipitous, inaccessible place, impregnable position, steep place, sharp eyes

On'yomi
ケン
Kun'yomi
けわしい
Strokes
11
JLPT
N3
School grade
Grade 5
Kanken
6級
Frequency
#707 / 2500

Stroke order

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Words with 険

  • 危険

    きけん

    danger, risk, hazard

    N4
  • 冒険

    ぼうけん

    risk, venture, adventure

    N3
  • 険しい

    けわしい

    steep, rugged; severe

    N2
  • 保険

    ほけん

    insurance, guarantee

    N1

Example sentences

  • 火ひは常つねに危険きけんだ。

    Fire is always dangerous.

  • 冒険ぼうけんをしなければ何なにも得えられない。

    Nothing ventured, nothing gained.

  • 私わたしたちは険けわしい山やまを登のぼった。

    We climbed up the steep mountain.

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