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JLPT N19画 · 9 strokesradical 肉freq #1449

gall bladder, courage, pluck, nerve

On'yomi (音読み)

  • タン

Kun'yomi (訓読み)

  • きも

Mnemonic

The gall bladder, shaped like a plump heart, stores courage and nerve, ready to fuel your bravery when facing challenges.

About this kanji

The kanji "胆" primarily means gall bladder, but it also represents concepts like courage and nerve. It is often used in nouns rather than verbs. For example, "大胆" (だいたん) means bold, suggesting a strong and daring character. Another compound, "胆石" (たんせき), refers to gallstones, while "落胆" (らくたん) signifies discouragement, illustrating how this kanji can capture emotional states as well. Additionally, "胆汁" (たんじゅう) means bile, linking back to its medical meaning. When using this kanji, remember that it often reflects both physical and emotional aspects related to courage or the bodily gall bladder.

Example sentences

  • 胆力を試される時だ。

    It's time to test one's courage.

Meanings across languages

English
gall bladder, courage, pluck, nerve
Tiếng Việt
bàng quang, courage, sự dũng cảm, dũng khí
日本語
胆嚢, 勇気, 胆力
한국어
쓸개, 용기, 배짱
中文
胆囊, 勇气, 勇敢
id
kantung empedu
th
ถุงน้ำดี
es
vesícula biliar
fr
vésicule biliaire
de
Galle
pt
vesícula biliar

Common compounds

  • 大胆だいたんbold, daring, audacious
  • 胆石たんせきgallstone
  • 落胆らくたんdiscouragement, despondency, dejection
  • 胆汁たんじゅうbile, gall
  • 魂胆こんたんulterior motive, plot, scheme
  • 胆嚢たんのうgallbladder, gall bladder
  • 胆力たんりょくcourage, nerve, grit
  • 竜胆りんどうgentian (Gentiana scabra var. buergeri), autumn bellflower

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