懸
state of suspension · hang · depend · consult · distant · far apart
Details
Stroke Order
Component Breakdown
縣 + heart
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of prefecture and heart. Heart suspended.
Symbolism
Desperate, concern, prize. Represents hanging.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
一所懸命
いっしょけんめい
very hard; with utmost effort; as hard as one can; very hard
一生懸命
いっしょうけんめい
very hard; with utmost effort; as hard as one can; very hard
懸腕直筆
けんわんちょくひつ
calligraphy technique of holding the brush perpendicularly, lower arm raised, and elbow held away from the body; calligraphy technique of holding the brush perpendicularly, lower arm raised, and elbow held away from the body
懸軍万里
けんぐんばんり
military expedition deep into enemy territory; military expedition deep into enemy territory
Proverbs & Idioms
懸命に働く
けんめいにはたらく
To work with all one's might
To put forth maximum effort
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 懸 mean in Japanese?
懸 means state of suspension, hang, depend, consult, distant, far apart.
How do you read 懸?
On'yomi: ケン、ケ (KEN, KE). Kun'yomi: か.ける、か.かる (kakeru, kakaru).
How many strokes does 懸 have?
懸 has 20 strokes. Its radical is 心 (heart).
Is 懸 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 懸 (state of suspension, hang, depend, consult, distant, far apart) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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