兼 The 兼 sound set Mostly read ケン See 兼 as a kanji → These jōyō kanji all use 兼 as a sound hint — a clue to pronunciation, not meaning. 嫌 ケン、ゲン dislike, detest, hate 謙 ケン self-effacing, humble oneself, condescend 廉 レン bargain, reason, charge ← All sound sets