Kanji
What does the kanji 貫 mean?
貫 means piercing, penetrating throughout; kan (old unit of currency, string of coins). On'yomi カン. Kun'yomi つらぬ.く、ぬ.く、ぬき.
Quick facts| On'yomi | カン |
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| Kun'yomi | つらぬ.く、ぬ.く、ぬき |
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| Strokes | 11 |
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| Main radical | 貝 |
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| Level (estimated, JLPT framework) | N1 |
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貫On'yomi カンKun'yomi つらぬ.く、ぬ.く、ぬき
N1 · estimated, JLPT framework11 strokes
piercing, penetrating throughout; kan (old unit of currency, string of coins)
Memory hook
A cord threaded right through the string of shells (貝) — PIERCE, PENETRATE.
Stroke order · 11 strokes
Common words
- 貫くつらぬくto pierce, run through; to hold firm to (a principle)
- 貫禄かんろくdignity, presence, commanding air
