N2

meaning and readings

This page brings together the meaning, readings, radical or component hints, formula, and short story for one kanji so you can move straight into review.

Kanji

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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