N2
警 meaning and readings
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Kanji
警
N2
- Meaning
- be on guard, be careful
- Onyomi
- ケイ
- Kunyomi
- -
- Formula
- 警 = 敬 + 言。
Story
警 is analyzed as a combination of 敬 (respect sir), 言 (speak) and denotes be on guard, be careful.
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This kanji belongs to JLPT N2.
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