Kanji
What does the kanji 啓 mean?
啓 means opening, enlightening; expressing. On'yomi ケイ. Kun'yomi ひら.く、さと.す.
Quick facts| On'yomi | ケイ |
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| Kun'yomi | ひら.く、さと.す |
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| Strokes | 11 |
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| Main radical | 口 |
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| Level (estimated, JLPT framework) | N1 |
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啓On'yomi ケイKun'yomi ひら.く、さと.す
N1 · estimated, JLPT framework11 strokes
opening, enlightening; expressing
Memory hook
Tapping (攵) the door (戸) open and speaking (口) to enlighten — ENLIGHTEN, OPEN, INFORM.
Stroke order · 11 strokes
Common words
- 拝啓はいけいDear (formal letter opening)