Kanji

What does the kanji 倍 mean?

倍 means times, multiple; double. On'yomi バイ.

Quick facts
On'yomiバイ
Strokes10
Main radical人
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N2
On'yomi バイ
N2 · estimated, JLPT framework10 strokes

times, multiple; double

Memory hook

A person (亻) beside an added portion, so the amount goes up several times — DOUBLE, TIMES.

Stroke order · 10 strokes

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Common words

  • 倍ばいdouble; ~ times (as much)
  • 倍率ばいりつmagnification; ratio, competition rate

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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.

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