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On'yomi
ケン
KEN
Kun'yomi
と.ぐ
togu

polish · study of · sharpen

Details

Strokes9
Frequency#336
Radicalstone(5)
Old Form

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Strokes9

Component Breakdown

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stone + 开

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of stone (石) and open. Polishing stone, researching.

Symbolism

Research, polish, training. Attitude of deeply exploring things.

Words & Expressions

Proverbs & Idioms

研鑽を積む

けんさんをつむ

To accumulate study and practice

To continuously refine one's knowledge and skills

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 研 mean in Japanese?

研 means polish, study of, sharpen.

How do you read 研?

On'yomi: ケン (KEN). Kun'yomi: と.ぐ (togu).

How many strokes does 研 have?

研 has 9 strokes. Its radical is 石 (stone).

Is 研 a good kanji for a tattoo?

Yes. 研 (polish, study of, sharpen) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.

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