Kanji 賢: intelligent, wise, wisdom, cleverness
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Kanji 賢: intelligent, wise, wisdom, cleverness. Readings and core meaning.
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Kanji at a glance
Core meaning / core image
Core meaning: 賢
intelligent, wise, wisdom, cleverness
Kanji structure breakdown
Mnemonic story
Mnemonic story
Imagine a retainer (臣) using their hands (又) to manage wealth (貝) wisely. A subject who handles the kingdom's finances with great skill and care is truly wise and intelligent.