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On'yomi
カン
KAN
Kun'yomi
きも
kimo

liver · pluck · nerve · chutzpah

peaceful

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Strokes7
Frequency#1118
Radicalmeat(6)

Stroke Order

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Component Breakdown

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moon + 干

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of flesh and dry. Dry organ, liver.

Symbolism

Liver, essential, courage. Represents important part.

Words & Expressions

Proverbs & Idioms

肝に銘じる

きもにめいじる

To engrave on one's liver

To remember firmly