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険
険 (readings: けん, けわ; Japanese kanji) means “steep / danger”. It is a Grade 5 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 5 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 危険 (danger).
What does 険 mean?
| Kanji | 険 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | steep / danger |
| Readings | けん, けわ |
| Grade | Grade 5 (Hard) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 険
険 is read けん or けわ depending on the word.
Example words with 険
| Example | 危険 (danger) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14