JLPT N1

liver; vital; essential

Item 192 of 642 | 7 strokes | Radical: 月 (moon/flesh)

Readings

On'yomiカン
Kun'yomiきも

Mnemonic

The FLESH organ—the LIVER, VITAL to the body's function.

Example Words

肝臓 (かんぞう) liver
肝心 (かんじん) essential; vital
肝要 (かんよう) essential; important