appear, existing
On'yomi (音読み)
- ケン
Kun'yomi (訓読み)
- あきらか
- あらわ.れる
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
- 顕
- 한국어
- 명백
- 中文
- 显
- id
- muncul, ada
- th
- ปรากฏ, มีอยู่
- es
- aparecer, existente
- fr
- apparaître, existant
- de
- erscheinen, vorhanden
- pt
- aparecer, existente
Common compounds
- 顕在being actual (as opposed to hidden or latent), being apparent, being obvious
- 顕彰honouring (publicly), honoring, making someone's good deeds or achievements well-known
- 顕著remarkable, striking, obvious
- 顕微鏡microscope
- 電子顕微鏡electron microscope
- 自己顕示making oneself conspicuous, pressing one's own cause
- 貴顕distinguished person
- 顕現manifestation
Words using this kanji
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