玄
Kanji · N1
玄 / mysterious
Kanji for mysterious, occultness, or black.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | ゲン | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | くろ、くろ.い | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
玄 carries the meaning mysterious, occultness, or black.
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Common compounds with 玄
玄米げんまいunpolished rice / unmilled rice / brown rice
玄人くろうとexpert / professional / master
玄関げんかんentrance / front door / entryway
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