JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
敢 — daring
- Reading
- カン・あ.えて・あ.えない・あ.えず
- Meaning
- daring; brave; bold; sad; tragic; pitiful
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
敢 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is カン・あ.えて・あ.えない・あ.えず and it means daring; brave; bold; sad; tragic; pitiful. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
敢 appears in everyday japanese words such as 勇敢 (bravery) and 敢えて (dare).
Japanese words containing 敢
Frequently asked questions
What does 敢 mean in Japanese?
敢 means daring; brave; bold; sad; tragic; pitiful in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 敢 read?
敢 is read カン・あ.えて・あ.えない・あ.えず. Reading it inside real words — 勇敢 and 敢えて — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 敢 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 敢 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 敢 in a word?
A common word containing 敢 is 勇敢 (ゆうかん) — "bravery". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 敢 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 敢 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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