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[けん(険)]
ken
noun, na adjective

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[けん(嶮)]
ken
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English Meaning(s) for 険

noun, na adjective
  1. steepness; steep place
  2. harsh (look); sharp (tongue) (esp. 険, but also written as 権 or 慳)
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Definition and Synonyms for 険

Harshness the quality of being unpleasant (harsh or rough or grating) to the senses
Synonyms: がさがさ, 刺々しい, 嵯峨, 耳障り, 苛烈, 荒い, 荒らす, 荒々しい, 荒々しさ, 荒っぽい, 険
Edge the attribute of urgency in tone of voice
Synonyms: 刺々しい, 嵯峨, 険

Meanings for each kanji in 険

» precipitous; inaccessible place; impregnable position; steep place; sharp eyes

Categories 険 is a member of

Unpleasantness the quality of giving displeasure
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Urgency pressing importance requiring speedy action
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