Kanji
What does the kanji 以 mean?
以 means by means of, using, based on; from, since (a point). On'yomi イ. Kun'yomi もっ.て.
Quick facts| On'yomi | イ |
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| Kun'yomi | もっ.て |
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| Strokes | 5 |
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| Main radical | 人 |
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| Level (estimated, JLPT framework) | N4 |
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以On'yomi イKun'yomi もっ.て
N4 · estimated, JLPT framework5 strokes
by means of, using, based on; from, since (a point)
Memory hook
A person (人) beside a tool, taking hold of it to get something done — BY MEANS OF, SINCE.
Common words
- 以下いかbelow, not exceeding (~ or less); the following
More words with this kanji
- 以上いじょうor more, ~ and above; that's all (ending a presentation)
- 以内いないwithin, not exceeding (a range)
- 以外いがいbesides, except for ~
- 以前いぜんbefore, formerly; ago
- 以来いらいsince, ever since
- 以後いごfrom now on, after this
- 以降いこうfrom that point onward
