study, research, grind
On'yomi (音読み)
- ケン
- エン
Kun'yomi (訓読み)
- と.ぐ
About this kanji
The kanji 「研」 primarily means to study, research, or grind something down. It is commonly used as a noun in words like 研究 (けんきゅう), which means "research," highlighting its academic context. Another compound is 研磨 (けんま), meaning "polishing," used when discussing refining skills or objects. Additionally, 研修 (けんしゅう) refers to "training," often in a professional environment. This kanji can also be a verb, as seen in its kun'yomi reading と.ぐ, meaning "to sharpen" or "to hone." When using this kanji, remember that it emphasizes a process of refinement or deep examination.
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Example sentences
新しい技術を研修を受ける。
I will attend training for new technology.
Meanings across languages
- English
- study, research, grind
- Tiếng Việt
- nghiên cứu, mài, giũa
- 日本語
- 研究, 研磨
- 한국어
- 연구, 조사, 연마
- 中文
- 研究, 调查, 研磨
- id
- studi, penelitian, giling
- th
- การศึกษา, การวิจัย, บด
- es
- estudio, investigación, moler
- fr
- étude, recherche, moudre
- de
- Studie, Forschung, mahlen
- pt
- estudo, pesquisa, moer
Common compounds
- 研究けんきゅうresearch, study
- 研磨けんまpolishing, grinding
- 研修けんしゅうtraining, study
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