懸
Kanji · N1
懸 / state of suspension
Kanji for state of suspension, hang, or depend.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 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
懸かるかかるto take
一生懸命いっしょうけんめいvery hard / with utmost effort / as hard as one can
懸けるかけるto hang up / to let hang / to suspend
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