N4
研 meaning and readings
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Kanji
研
N4
- Meaning
- grind, polish, strive, study
- Onyomi
- ケン
- Kunyomi
- と(ぐ)
- Formula
- 研 = 石 + 开。
Story
研 shows 石 and 开 together, and means 'grind, polish, strive, study'.
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This kanji belongs to JLPT N4.
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