Kanji 敢: daring, brave, bold, sad, tragic, pitiful
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Kanji 敢: daring, brave, bold, sad, tragic, pitiful. Readings and core meaning.
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Kanji at a glance
Core meaning / core image
Core meaning: 敢
daring, brave, bold, sad, tragic, pitiful
Kanji structure breakdown
Mnemonic story
Mnemonic story
In ancient warfare, taking an enemy's ear (耳) as a trophy (攵) was a mark of great bravery. This character represents a daring and bold attitude, signifying the courage to 'dare' to face danger.
