Kanji

What does the kanji 胆 mean?

胆 means gallbladder, bile; courage, boldness. On'yomi タン. Kun'yomi きも.

Quick facts
On'yomiタン
Kun'yomiきも
Strokes9
Main radical肉
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N1
On'yomi タンKun'yomi きも
N1 · estimated, JLPT framework9 strokes

gallbladder, bile; courage, boldness

Memory hook

The flesh (月) bright as sunrise (旦), giving courage — GALL BLADDER, COURAGE.

Main radical

肉meat 6 strokes

Stroke order · 9 strokes

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Common words

  • 大胆だいたんbold, daring

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Data sources and licences

English meanings, On/Kun readings, stroke counts: KANJIDIC2 — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Components: KRADFILE (EDRDG). Stroke order: KanjiVG (Ulrich Apel), licensed CC BY-SA 3.0. Mnemonics written by GoMe.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

N5–N1 levels on this page are estimates based on the JLPT framework, drawn from community benchmarks. GoMe Nihongo is not affiliated with the Japan Foundation or JEES, which administer the JLPT.