研

This kanji means to whet, hone, sharpen, polish or wash (rice).

on readings:
  • ken
kun readings:
  • to
examples:
研究 kenkyū research
研究所 kenkyūjo research institute
研学 kengaku study
研ぐ togu whet, hone, sharpen, polish or wash (rice)

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Last Alteration Performed: 6 December 2025 by Bradley James Wogsland.