Kanji

What does the kanji 橋 mean?

橋 means bridge. On'yomi キョウ. Kun'yomi はし.

Quick facts
On'yomiキョウ
Kun'yomiはし
Strokes16
Main radical木
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N2
On'yomi キョウKun'yomi はし
N2 · estimated, JLPT framework16 strokes

bridge

Memory hook

Wood (木) raised high (喬) across the river — BRIDGE.

Main radical

木tree 4 strokes

Stroke order · 16 strokes

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Common words

  • 橋はしbridge
  • 鉄橋てっきょうiron bridge, railway bridge

More words with this kanji

  • 桟橋さんばしpier, jetty, wharf
  • 橋渡しはしわたしbridging, mediation, go-between

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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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