daring, brave, bold, sad, tragic, pitiful
敢 centers on the courage to act despite risk or difficulty: daring, bold, or brave. The sad and pitiful senses are less common and may reflect the emotional weight of such actions.
敢 is thought to combine a hand holding a stick or weapon with a component suggesting boldness, but the exact historical development is uncertain.
The left side looks like an ear 耳, and the right side is a hand holding a stick 攵. Imagine someone daring enough to pull a warrior's ear and face the consequences.
For カン, picture a daring can of soda that bravely pops open in a quiet room: can -> カン, and the bold action draws attention.
purposely (of something needless, unexpected or seemingly counterproductive, etc.); daringly (doing something); deliberately; intentionally
brave; courageous; gallant; valiant; heroic
decisive action; going through with; daring to do; carrying out
resolute; determined; bold
fighting bravely
disappointing (end, result, etc.); sad; miserable; tragic; fleeting; transient
bravery; heroism; gallantry
being unmatched (unparalleled) for bravery
daring and resolute; having dauntless courage
sadly; tragically
preparing for death; preparedness for death
daring
boldly; bravely; resolutely; determinedly
Fighting Spirit Prize (sumo, martial arts, etc.)
unable to fight back tears
ishigantō; stone tablet inscribed with the word "ishigantō" placed at crossroads, on stone walls etc. in southern Kyūshū and Okinawa to ward off evil spirits; orig. a Chinese custom
aggressive; active and bold (daring); resolute determination
quick and decisive; fast and daring; swift and resolute
enterprising and daring; boldly forward-looking