Kanji · N1

/ state of suspension

Kanji for state of suspension, hang, or depend.

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Readings

TypeReadingNotes
On (音)ケン、ケSino-Japanese readings — common in compounds.
Kun (訓)か.ける、か.かるNative Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana.
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Meaning

懸 carries the meaning state of suspension, hang, or depend.

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Common compounds with 懸

かかるto take
いっしょうけんめいvery hard / with utmost effort / as hard as one can
かけるto hang up / to let hang / to suspend
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