Kanji
What does the kanji 寧 mean?
寧 means peace, tranquility; rather (than). On'yomi ネイ. Kun'yomi むし.ろ.
Quick facts| On'yomi | ネイ |
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| Kun'yomi | むし.ろ |
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| Strokes | 14 |
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| Main radical | 宀 |
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| Level (estimated, JLPT framework) | N1 |
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寧On'yomi ネイKun'yomi むし.ろ
N1 · estimated, JLPT framework14 strokes
peace, tranquility; rather (than)
Memory hook
Under the roof (宀), the heart (心) set on the dish (皿) and all is at rest — PEACEFUL, RATHER.
Stroke order · 14 strokes
Common words
- 丁寧ていねいpolite, courteous; careful, thorough
- 寧ろむしろrather, instead
