293.研


1. Meaning and Reading

  • sharpen, study
  • Onyomi : けん
  • Kunyomi :

2. Kanji Explanation

  • 开 : tool held in hand
  • 石 : whetstone

A blade (开) sharpened on a stone (石), symbolizing sharpening and refining through study.

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3. Example Words

研究 けんきゅう
research

Research new technology.

研修 けんしゅう
training

New employees receive training.

研ぐ とぐ
to sharpen

Sharpen a kitchen knife.

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