険 — precipitous, inaccessible place, impregnable position, steep place, sharp eyes

Readings

On'yomi

ケン

Kun'yomi

けわ.しい

Example words

• 探険たんけんexploration; expedition
• 危険きけん(1) danger; peril; hazard (2) dangerous; hazardous
• 保険ほけんinsurance; guarantee
• 冒険ぼうけんrisk; venture; adventure
• 険しいけわしい(1) precipitous; rugged; inaccessible; impregnable; steep (2) grim; severe; stern