肝
Kanji · N1
肝 / liver
Kanji for liver, pluck, or nerve.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | カン | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | きも | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
肝 carries the meaning liver, pluck, or nerve.
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Common compounds with 肝
肝炎かんえんhepatitis
肝臓かんぞうliver
肝きもliver / innards
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