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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
Frequency#1859
Radicalstrike(4)

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Strokes12

Component Breakdown

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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