研 means sharpen
study of, polish
A stone grinds the gem until it shines: sharpen, polish.
On'yomi
- ケンken
Kun'yomi
- と(ぐ)togu
How it's built
- 石stone
- 开even
Common words
- 研究けんきゅうresearch; study
- 研ぐとぐto sharpen; to hone
- 研究者けんきゅうしゃresearcher
- 研究員けんきゅういんresearcher; lab worker
Through history
Seal- Today