82%RatingSave Gender Masculine Usage Japanese Scripts 健一, 研一, 賢一, 謙一, etc.(Japanese Kanji) Pronounced Pron. KEWN-EE-CHEE [key·IPA] Meaning & History From Japanese 健 (ken) meaning "healthy, strong" or 研 (ken) meaning "study, sharpen" combined with 一 (ichi) meaning "one". Other kanji combinations are possible. Categories authors, BECK characters, health, intelligence, Macross characters, numeric meanings, scientists, strength Entry updated June 13, 2019