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敢
On'yomi
カン
KAN
Kun'yomi
あ.えて・あ.えない・あ.えず
aete / aenai / aezu
daring · brave · bold · sad · tragic · pitiful
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Strokes12
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Radical攴strike(4)
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Strokes12
Component Breakdown
敢=
乛耳攵
乛 + ear + strike
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of ear and strike. Getting courage by striking ear.
Symbolism
Carry out, brave, dare. Represents having courage.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Good old days
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
進取果敢
しんしゅかかん
enterprising and daring; boldly forward-looking; enterprising and daring
勇猛果敢
ゆうもうかかん
daring and resolute; having dauntless courage; daring and resolute
迅速果敢
じんそくかかん
quick and decisive; fast and daring; swift and resolute; quick and decisive
Proverbs & Idioms
敢為の精神
かんいのせいしん
The spirit of daring
The courageous spirit to face difficulties