Meaning of 肝(きも) in Japanese

肝, 胆
Kana Reading
きも, たん
Romaji
kimo, tan
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    liver; innards
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    courage; spirit; pluck; guts

Related Kanji

胆 JLPT 1

9 strokes

gall bladder, courage, pluck, nerve

On'Yomi: タン

Kun'Yomi: きも

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肝 JLPT 1

7 strokes

liver, pluck, nerve, chutzpah

On'Yomi: カン

Kun'Yomi: きも

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