険


This kanji means steep, inaccessible, stern, or harsh.

on readings:
  • ken
kun readings:
  • kewa
examples:
保険 hoken insurance
険悪 ken'aku dangerous, threatening
険路 kenro steep path
険しい kewashii steep, inaccessible, stern, harsh
険しい顔つき kewashii kaotsuki stern/fierce look
険しい道 kewashii michi steep/treacherous road
危険 kiken danger
生命保険 seimeihoken life insurance

links:
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Last ∆ on 6 January 2026 by Bradley James Wogsland.