JLPT N1 · 8 strokes
Kanji 径: "diameter, path, method"
The kanji 径 means "diameter, path, method". It is written with 8 strokes and belongs to JLPT level N1, read ケイ in on'yomi and みち, こみち, さしわたし, ただちに in kun'yomi.
Stroke order
Strokes are written in the order of the numbers. The order is not decorative: it is what gives the character its balance, and it is also how handwriting search works in Japanese dictionaries.
Readings
On'yomi (Sino-Japanese reading)
ケイ
Kun'yomi (native Japanese reading)
みちこみちさしわたしただちに
In a kun'yomi reading, the dot separates the kanji from its okurigana: かた.る is read かたる and written 語る. A hyphen marks a bound position, like -び in 日.
At a glance
| Meaning | diameter, path, method |
|---|---|
| Strokes | 8 |
| JLPT level | N1 |
| Taught in Japan | grade 4 |
| Frequency rank | 1435 of 2,501 |
Common words with 径
The most frequent words using this kanji, most common first, with furigana readings. Click one to open it in the reader.
- 直径diameter
- 半径radius
- 口径aperture; bore; calibre; caliber
- 径diameter
- 直情径行impulsive and straightforward; guileless
- 小口径small calibre; small caliber
- 行動半径radius of action; combat radius · sphere of activity; range of activity
- 鼠径部groin; inguinal region
- 内径bore; inside diameter
- 長径major axis
- 山径mountain path
- 捷径shortcut; expedient
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