Kanji · N1

/ fist

Kanji for fist.

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Readings

TypeReadingNotes
On (音)ケン、ゲンSino-Japanese readings — common in compounds.
Kun (訓)こぶしNative Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana.
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Meaning

拳 carries the meaning fist.

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Common compounds with 拳

こぶしfist
けんじゅうpistol / handgun
げんこつfist / knuckles
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