Kanji
What does the kanji 典 mean?
典 means classic text, scripture; ceremony, rule. On'yomi テン、デン. Kun'yomi ふみ、のり.
Quick facts| On'yomi | テン、デン |
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| Kun'yomi | ふみ、のり |
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| Strokes | 8 |
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| Main radical | 八 |
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| Level (estimated, JLPT framework) | N1 |
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典On'yomi テン、デンKun'yomi ふみ、のり
N1 · estimated, JLPT framework8 strokes
classic text, scripture; ceremony, rule
Memory hook
A precious book set on a two-legged stand — CANON, CODE, CEREMONY.
Common words
- 古典こてんa classic, classical work
- 辞典じてんdictionary, reference book
- 百科事典ひゃっかじてんencyclopedia
More words with this kanji
- 典型てんけいtypical example, model
- 原典げんてんoriginal text, source text
