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巌
On'yomi
ガン
GAN
Kun'yomi
いわ・いわお・けわ.しい
iwa / iwao / kewashii
rock · crag · boulder
nature
Details
Strokes20
Frequency#1986
Radical山mountain(3)
Stroke Order
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Component Breakdown
巌=
山厳
mountain + 厳
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of mountain and stern. Stern mountain rock.
Symbolism
Rock, solid, immovable. Represents unshakable strength.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
枯木寒巌
こぼくかんがん
withered trees and frozen rocks; a person that is hard to approach; withered trees and frozen rocks
Proverbs & Idioms
巌の如く動ぜず
いわおのごとくどうぜず
Unmoved like a rock
Remaining steadfast regardless of circumstances