Kanji 肝: liver, pluck, nerve, chutzpah
Key takeaways
Kanji 肝: liver, pluck, nerve, chutzpah. Readings and core meaning.
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Kanji at a glance
Core meaning / core image
Core meaning: 肝
liver, pluck, nerve, chutzpah
Kanji structure breakdown
Mnemonic story
Mnemonic story
This character combines the 'flesh' radical (月) with 'shield' (干). It represents the liver, the organ that acts like a shield for your body by filtering toxins. Because the liver is vital for survival, it also carries the meaning of 'core' or 'essential.'
