胆
Kanji · N1
胆 / gall bladder
Kanji for gall bladder, courage, or pluck.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | タン | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | きも | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
胆 carries the meaning gall bladder, courage, or pluck.
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Common compounds with 胆
胆石たんせきgallstone
落胆らくたんdiscouragement / despondency / dejection
魂胆こんたんulterior motive / plot / scheme
胆たんliver / innards
大胆だいたんbold / daring / audacious
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