Kanji

What does the kanji 内 mean?

内 means inside, internal. On'yomi ナイ、ダイ. Kun'yomi うち.

Quick facts
On'yomiナイ、ダイ
Kun'yomiうち
Strokes4
Main radical冂
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N3
On'yomi ナイ、ダイKun'yomi うち
N3 · estimated, JLPT framework4 strokes

inside, internal

Memory hook

A person (人) within the frame (冂), so they are inside — INSIDE, INTERNAL.

Stroke order · 4 strokes

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Common words

  • 内うちinside; within (a period of time)
  • 以内いないwithin (a range or limit)
  • 家内かないmy wife (humble)

More words with this kanji

  • 案内あんないguidance, guiding
  • 内容ないようcontent, details
  • 市内しないwithin the city
  • 内科ないかinternal medicine
  • 内線ないせんextension number, internal line
  • 社内しゃないwithin the company, in-house
  • ~内~ないwithin, inside (suffix)
  • 内乱ないらんcivil war, internal rebellion
  • 内心ないしんinner feelings, true thoughts; deep down
  • 内緒ないしょsecret, confidential
  • 内蔵ないぞうbuilt-in, internally installed
  • 内訳うちわけbreakdown, itemized details
  • 内部ないぶinterior, internal
  • 内閣ないかくcabinet (government)
  • 内陸ないりくinland
  • 社内規程を遵守するしゃないきていをじゅんしゅするto comply with internal regulations

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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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