This site will be taken down March 31st, 2026.

This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

Readings

Kana: きも、たん
Romaji: kimo, tan
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Definitions

1

liver; innards

2

courage; spirit; pluck; guts

3

crux; essential point

Kanji

Readings: カン、 きも
Meanings: liver, pluck, nerve, chutzpah
Readings: タン、 きも
Meanings: gall bladder, courage, pluck, nerve

Example Sentences

(はじ)めが肝心(かんじん)
➥A good beginning makes a good ending.
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この(くすり)肝臓(かんぞう)()く。
➥These pills act on the liver.
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(わたし)肝臓(かんぞう)病歴(びょうれき)がある。
➥I have a history of liver trouble.
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何事(なにごと)(あきら)めが肝心(かんじん)だ。
➥Resignation is the first lesson of life.
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()()きが肝心(かんじん)です。
➥We must keep calm.
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何事(なにごと)最初(さいしょ)肝心(かんじん)だよな。
➥Whatever you're doing, starting off on the right foot is essential.
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