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daring, brave

JLPT N1 12 strokes
Kun'yomi
あ.えて・あ.えない・あ.えず
On'yomi
カン

敢 means "daring, brave". It is a JLPT N1 kanji written in 12 strokes. It is read あ.えて・あ.えない・あ.えず in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and カン in compounds (on'yomi). It is taught beyond elementary school (junior high and up).

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Common questions

What does the kanji 敢 mean?
敢 means "daring, brave". It is a JLPT N1 kanji.
How many strokes does 敢 have?
敢 is written in 12 strokes.
How is 敢 read?
It is read あ.えて・あ.えない・あ.えず in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and カン in compounds (on'yomi).
What JLPT level is 敢?
敢 is a JLPT N1 kanji.