顕
Kanji · N1
顕 / appear
Kanji for appear or existing.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | ケン | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | あきらか、あらわ.れる | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
顕 carries the meaning appear or existing.
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Common compounds with 顕
顕在けんざいbeing actual / being apparent / being obvious
顕彰けんしょうhonouring / honoring / making someone's good deeds or achievements well-known
顕著けんちょremarkable / striking / obvious
露顕ろけんdiscovery / detection / exposure
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