研
1. Meaning and Reading
- sharpen, study
- Onyomi : けん
- Kunyomi : とぐ
2. Kanji Explanation
- 开 : tool held in hand
- 石 : whetstone
A blade (开) sharpened on a stone (石), symbolizing sharpening and refining through study.
3. Example Words
研究
けんきゅう
research
新しい技術を研究する。
Research new technology.
研修
けんしゅう
training
新人が研修を受ける。
New employees receive training.
研ぐ
とぐ
to sharpen
包丁を研ぐ。
Sharpen a kitchen knife.
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