Kanji

What does the kanji 介 mean?

介 means introduction; mediation, intervention. On'yomi カイ.

Quick facts
On'yomiカイ
Strokes4
Main radical人
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N2
On'yomi カイ
N2 · estimated, JLPT framework4 strokes

introduction; mediation, intervention

Memory hook

One person standing in between two sides — MEDIATE, INTRODUCE.

Stroke order · 4 strokes

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Common words

  • 厄介やっかいtroublesome; being taken care of, burden
  • 紹介しょうかいintroduction

More words with this kanji

  • 介入かいにゅうintervention
  • 介護かいごcare, nursing (of the elderly or disabled)
  • 介抱かいほうnursing, care (of a sick or drunk person)

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Data sources and licences

English meanings, On/Kun readings, stroke counts: KANJIDIC2 — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Components: KRADFILE (EDRDG). Stroke order: KanjiVG (Ulrich Apel), licensed CC BY-SA 3.0. Mnemonics written by GoMe.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

N5–N1 levels on this page are estimates based on the JLPT framework, drawn from community benchmarks. GoMe Nihongo is not affiliated with the Japan Foundation or JEES, which administer the JLPT.