N4
研 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
研
N4
- Meaning
- grind, polish, strive, study
- Onyomi
- ケン
- Kunyomi
- と(ぐ)
- Formula
- 研 = 石 + 开。
Story
研 is analyzed as a combination of 石 (stone stone), 开 (flat wooden desk) and denotes grind, polish, strive, study.
Continue with study
This kanji belongs to JLPT N4.
Recommended cumulative chapter: 1–100 cumulative review
More kanji in this level
Looking at other N4 kanji together makes it easier to group meanings and readings.