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肝
kimo
Description
「肝」は、体の中にある「肝臓」のことです。
"肝" refers to the "肝臓" inside the body.
「肝が太い」のように、心や気持ちを表す言い方もよく使います。
Expressions like "肝が太い" are often used to describe the heart or feelings.
Meanings
肝kimo
the liver; internal organ
魚の肝はおいしいです。
Fish liver is delicious.
肝kimo
courage; nerve; guts
彼は肝がすわっている。
He is very brave.
肝kimo
the key point; the crux
ここがこの話の肝です。
This is the key point of the story.
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Notes
- Nuance
Beyond the organ, 肝 often means courage (肝が太い) or the essential point (話の肝).
- Etymology
Same character as 肝臓 (liver); the organ was linked to spirit and bravery.
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