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N4 · 11 strokes · — · Irodori #399 · Elementary 2 L15

険

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

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Readings

On’yomi
ケン
Kun’yomi
けわ・しい

Example words

  • 危険

    きけん

    danger

  • 険

    けわ・しい

    impregnable position

Memory aids

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How to remember

👁Shape

A 11-stroke character meaning "impregnable position" — picture the concept as you trace each stroke.

🧩Components

Remember "impregnable position" (険) by connecting it to its Irodori vocabulary context.

📖Anchor word

危険 (きけん) — your first meeting with this kanji in Irodori.

🔊Readings

First learned in 危険 (きけん) — recall the word to unlock the reading. Kun'yomi: けわ・しい — often used in native Japanese words. On'yomi: ケン — common in compound words (熟語).