Kanji 険: precipitous, inaccessible place, impregnable position, steep place, sharp eyes
Key takeaways
Kanji 険: precipitous, inaccessible place, impregnable position, steep place, sharp eyes. Readings and core meaning.
See vocabulary and examples below.
Kanji at a glance
Core meaning / core image
Core meaning: 険
precipitous, inaccessible place, impregnable position, steep place, sharp eyes
Kanji structure breakdown
Mnemonic story
Mnemonic story
Imagine a hill (⻖) that is steep in all (㑒) directions. It represents a rugged terrain that is dangerous for anyone to climb because every side is precipitous. It is used in words like danger (危険) and insurance (保険).
