suspend · concern

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 懸 has 20 strokes, the on-reading けん, and the kun-readings かける and かかる. 懸ける (かける) means to stake or offer something.
• Basic usage: 懸ける is used for staking one's honor or offering a reward; 懸念 (けねん) expresses concern that something unfavorable may happen.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Staking something and expressing concern
  • 名誉を懸けて describes entering the final with one's honor at stake. 大きな懸賞を懸けました means offered a large reward for lost treasure.
  • 完成が遅れる懸念がある means there is concern that a material shortage will delay completion. 川の水質への懸念 refers to concern about the river's water quality.