Kanji
What does the kanji 幹 mean?
幹 means tree trunk; core, competence. On'yomi カン. Kun'yomi みき.
Quick facts| On'yomi | カン |
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| Kun'yomi | みき |
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| Strokes | 13 |
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| Main radical | 干 |
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| Level (estimated, JLPT framework) | N1 |
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幹On'yomi カンKun'yomi みき
N1 · estimated, JLPT framework13 strokes
tree trunk; core, competence
Memory hook
Under the sun (日), the supporting shaft (干) standing straight up — TRUNK, CORE, ABILITY.
Stroke order · 13 strokes
Common words
- 幹みきtree trunk; the core, foundation
- 幹線かんせんmain line, trunk line (route)
- 幹部かんぶexecutive staff, management
- 新幹線しんかんせんShinkansen (Japan's bullet train)
