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JLPT N118画 · 18 strokesradical 頁freq #1536

appear, existing

On'yomi (音読み)

  • ケン

Kun'yomi (訓読み)

  • あきらか
  • あらわ.れる

Mnemonic

The large page shows the hidden truth, suddenly appearing clearly, like a revelation written for all to see.

About this kanji

The kanji "顕" primarily means to appear or exist in a clear, obvious way. It is often used as a noun but can also be part of verbs in compounds. Some common compounds include "顕在" (けんざい), meaning something that is actual and visible, and "顕著" (けんちょ), which describes something that is remarkable or noticeable. You will also encounter "顕微鏡" (けんびきょう), which means microscope. This kanji conveys the idea of clarity and visibility, making it especially useful in conversations about something being evident or well-known.

Example sentences

  • 真実は徐々に顕れてきた。

    The truth gradually became apparent.

Meanings across languages

English
appear, existing
Tiếng Việt
xuất hiện
日本語
한국어
명백
中文
id
muncul, ada
th
ปรากฏ, มีอยู่
es
aparecer, existente
fr
apparaître, existant
de
erscheinen, vorhanden
pt
aparecer, existente

Common compounds

  • 顕在けんざいbeing actual (as opposed to hidden or latent), being apparent, being obvious
  • 顕彰けんしょうhonouring (publicly), honoring, making someone's good deeds or achievements well-known
  • 顕著けんちょremarkable, striking, obvious
  • 顕微鏡けんびきょうmicroscope
  • 電子顕微鏡でんしけんびきょうelectron microscope
  • 自己顕示じこけんじmaking oneself conspicuous, pressing one's own cause
  • 貴顕きけんdistinguished person
  • 顕現けんげんmanifestation

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