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On'yomi
ケン
KEN
Kun'yomi
けわ.しい
kewashii

precipitous · inaccessible place · impregnable position · steep place · sharp eyes

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Strokes11
Frequency#707
Radicalmound(8)

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Component Breakdown

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hill + 㑒

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of hill and all. Steep hill.

Symbolism

Danger, threatening, insurance. Represents steepness.

Related Culture & Scenes

  • Sitting and waiting

Words & Expressions

Proverbs & Idioms

険しい道のりを行く

けわしいみちのりをいく

To travel a steep road

To undertake a difficult journey