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

on readings:
  • ken
kun readings:
  • kewa
examples:
hoken insurance
ken'aku dangerous, threatening
kenro steep path
しい kewashii steep, inaccessible, stern, harsh
しいつき kewashii kaotsuki stern/fierce look
しい kewashii michi steep/treacherous road

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Last ∆ on 26 June 2025 by Bradley James Wogsland.