She is studying hard to make her dream come true.
懸
state of suspension, hang, depend, consult, distant, far apart
Kanji
Grade
Grade 8
Strokes
20 strokes
Radical
心部
On'yomi (Chinese Reading)
ケン, ケ
Kun'yomi (Japanese Reading)
かける, かかる
Nanori (Name Reading)
とお, はる
Common Readings
ケ, ケン, か…かる, か…ける
Example sentences
I am working hard for my family.
She studied with all her might.
He worked hard to support his large family.
Voices of concern are rising regarding the future economic situation.
The government decided to increase spending to stimulate the economy, despite concerns about the worsening fiscal condition.
He fought risking his life.
In the arenas of ancient Rome, many gladiators fought with their lives on the line.
He is staking his life on that new project.
The championship is on the line in this match.
Example Vocabulary
一生懸命
with utmost effort; very hard; with all one's might
懸命
eager; strenuous; diligent; with all one's might
懸念
concern; anxiety; worry; apprehension
懸ける
to risk; to stake; to bet
命を懸ける
to risk one's life; to stake one's life
命懸け
懸かる
to depend on; to be at stake
懸案
一所懸命
懸賞金
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