Kanji Detail of 玄
玄
| Level: | N1 Mid |
| Strokes: | 5 |
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The kanji 玄 primarily conveys the idea of "black," "dark," "mysterious," or "profound." It can also suggest something hidden, obscure, or even something related to the universe or the depths of knowledge. It often implies a sense of depth, subtlety, and complexity.
・On-yomi (音読み): ゲン (gen) ・Kun-yomi (訓読み): None
⚫︎ 玄米 Translation: brown rice (literally "black rice") ⚫︎ 玄人 Translation: expert; professional (literally "dark person," implying someone with deep knowledge and skill) ⚫︎ 玄妙 Translation: profound; mysterious; subtle
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The kanji 玄 is a pictograph. It depicts a twisted rope or a dark, constricted space. This image evokes the ideas of darkness, mystery, and hidden depths. Over time, the character evolved from its original pictorial form to its current, more simplified version. The bottom part of the kanji is believed to be derived from a rope or a string that is dark.