JLPT-1
Reading:
  • On'yomi: ケン, ゲン
  • Kun'yomi: こぶし
Meaning:
  • fist
Components:
  • Radicals:
    • : (1) one; a horizontal stroke
    • : (64) hand, actions
    • : (37) big, large
  • Components:
    • : put together
Miscellaneous information:
  • Strokes: 10
  • Taught in grade 9
  • Frequency: 1935
Popular compounds containing this kanji:
  • こぶし
    fist
  • 拳銃 けんじゅう
    pistol, handgun, revolver
  • 拳法 けんぽう
    Chinese art of self-defence (defense)
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