険: the kanji for steep; risky
険 is a JLPT N3 kanji that means steep; risky. Below are its readings, 2 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
険 is written in 11 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
険 has 2 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 2 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
ケン (ken)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 保険ほけん · hoken | insurance |
| 危険きけん · kiken | danger |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 新しい保険に加入しました。Atarashii hoken ni kanyū shimashita.I joined a new insurance plan.
- ここは危険な場所です。Koko wa kiken na basho desu.This is a dangerous place.
- 医療保険の内容を確認した。Iryō hoken no naiyō o kakunin shita.I checked the details of the medical insurance.
- 危険な作業には注意が必要です。Kiken na sagyō ni wa chūi ga hitsuyō desu.Dangerous tasks require caution.
- 保険の手続きに時間がかかった。Hoken no tetsuzuki ni jikan ga kakatta.The insurance procedures took time.
Questions about 険
How many strokes does 険 have?
険 is written in 11 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 険?
The on readings are ken (ケン). The kun readings are kewashii (けわしい).
What JLPT level is 険?
N3. The JLPT does not publish official kanji lists, so this level is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used through 2009.
About the JLPT level
The JLPT does not publish official lists of kanji for each level. The level on this page is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used for the test through 2009. The JLPT states that the current N3 falls between the former Levels 2 and 3.
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Rules and society
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Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 険
- JLPT Frequently Asked Questions, The Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services: how current levels match the former levels
- Stroke order diagrams are based on KanjiVG by Ulrich Apel, used under CC BY-SA 3.0. The diagrams on this page are shared under the same license.