JLPT N3 · Japanese kanji
険 — precipitous
- Reading
- ケン・けわ.しい
- Meaning
- precipitous; inaccessible place; impregnable position; steep place; sharp eyes
- JLPT level
- N3
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
険 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N3 level. Its primary reading is ケン・けわ.しい and it means precipitous; inaccessible place; impregnable position; steep place; sharp eyes. 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.
険 appears in everyday japanese words such as 保険 (insurance), 冒険 (risk) and 危険 (danger).
Japanese words containing 険
Frequently asked questions
What does 険 mean in Japanese?
険 means precipitous; inaccessible place; impregnable position; steep place; sharp eyes in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N3 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 険 read?
険 is read ケン・けわ.しい. Reading it inside real words — 保険 and 冒険 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 険 — is it JLPT N3?
Yes. 険 is on the official JLPT N3 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 険 in a word?
A common word containing 険 is 保険 (ほけん) — "insurance". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 険 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 険 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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