JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
肝 — liver
- Reading
- カン・きも
- Meaning
- liver; pluck; nerve; chutzpah
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
肝 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is カン・きも and it means liver; pluck; nerve; chutzpah. 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.
肝 appears in everyday japanese words such as 肝心 (essential).
Japanese words containing 肝
Frequently asked questions
What does 肝 mean in Japanese?
肝 means liver; pluck; nerve; chutzpah in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 肝 read?
肝 is read カン・きも. Reading it inside real words — 肝心 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 肝 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 肝 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 肝 in a word?
A common word containing 肝 is 肝心 (かんじん) — "essential". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 肝 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 肝 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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