Meaning

Primary

Liver

Alternatives

Chutzpah, Courage

Word Type

noun

Explanation

The kanji and the word are exactly the same. That means they share meanings as well. Though, it also means chutzpah or courage (besides just being liver). Maybe your liver is where your courage is.

Reading

きも
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

Since this word is made up of a single kanji, it probably uses the kun'yomi reading. You did not learn this reading, so here's a mnemonic to help you to remember: Your liver isn't doing great. You have cancer in your liver, so now they're giving you chemo (きも) to help get rid of that cancer.

Context

Context Sentences

トイレに行く前に、鳥の肝をもう一口かじりました。

I took another bite of chicken liver before going to the bathroom.

Kanji Composition