賢
Kanji · N2
賢 / intelligent
Kanji for intelligent, wise, or wisdom.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | ケン | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | かしこ.い | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
賢 carries the meaning intelligent, wise, or wisdom.
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Common compounds with 賢
賢人けんじんwise person / virtuous person / sage
悪賢いわるがしこいcunning / crafty / wily
賢いかしこいwise / clever / smart
賢明けんめいwise / sensible / well-advised
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