# 研

> 研: polish, study, sharpen, research

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- **On'yomi readings**: ケン
- **Kun'yomi readings**: と.ぐ
- **Meanings**: polish, study, sharpen, research

## Notes

This kanji combines the stone radical with a phonetic component. It implies grinding stone against an object to sharpen or polish it. It is commonly used in research-related compounds like kenkyu and is a JLPT N3 level kanji.