JLPT N1
腱

tendon; sinew

Item 483 of 642 | 13 strokes | Radical: 月 (flesh/moon)

Readings

On'yomiケン

Mnemonic

The strong FLESH cords that build the body—TENDONS.

Example Words

腱鞘炎 (けんしょうえん) tendinitis
アキレス腱 (あきれすけん) Achilles tendon

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痢›痘›疹›拶›挨›眉›
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