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険

険 — precipitous, inaccessible place, impregnable position

Learn the correct stroke order for 険 (precipitous), a 11-stroke kanji.

JLPT N3Grade 511 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)ケンken
Kun'yomi (訓読み)けわ.しいkewashii
Strokes11
Radical阜
Frequency#707
Meaningsprecipitous, inaccessible place, impregnable position, steep place, sharp eyes

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Common Words

危険きけんdanger; peril; hazardnoun
険悪けんあくdangerous; perilous; threateningna-adjective
保険ほけんinsurancenoun
冒険ぼうけんadventure; venturenoun
危険性きけんせい(degree of) risk; riskiness; dangernoun
険しいけわしいprecipitous; rugged; inaccessiblei-adjective

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 険 (precipitous) is taught in grade 5 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N3 level. It has 11 strokes with radical 阜.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 険 is #707, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

危険きけん — danger; peril; hazard
険悪けんあく — dangerous; perilous; threatening
保険ほけん — insurance

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 険 have?

The kanji 険 (precipitous) has 11 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 険?

険 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 険 mean?

険 means: precipitous, inaccessible place, impregnable position, steep place, sharp eyes. On'yomi readings: ケン. Kun'yomi readings: けわ.しい.

What JLPT level is 険?

険 is a JLPT N3 kanji. This is an intermediate kanji.