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顕
On'yomi
ケン
KEN
Kun'yomi
あきらか・あらわ.れる
akiraka / arawareru
appear · existing
Details
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Frequency#1536
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Component Breakdown
顕=
显頁
显 + head
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of head and phonetic. Clearly appearing.
Symbolism
Remarkable, microscope, manifestation. Represents making clear.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
破邪顕正
はじゃけんしょう
crushing evil and spreading the truth; crushing evil and spreading the truth
自己顕示
じこけんじ
making oneself conspicuous; pressing one's own cause; making oneself conspicuous
貴顕紳士
きけんしんし
gentlemen of (high) eminence; notables; dignitaries; gentlemen of (high) eminence
Proverbs & Idioms
顕現する真実
けんげんするしんじつ
Truth that manifests
Hidden truth coming to light