Kanji

What does the kanji 遥 mean?

遥 means distant, remote. On'yomi ヨウ. Kun'yomi はる.か.

Quick facts
On'yomiヨウ
Kun'yomiはる.か
Strokes12
Main radical辵
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N1
On'yomi ヨウKun'yomi はる.か
N1 · estimated, JLPT framework12 strokes

distant, remote

Memory hook

Walking (辶) on and on, the hand (爪) pointing somewhere far beyond sight — FAR OFF, DISTANT.

Stroke order · 12 strokes

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Common words

  • 遥かはるかfar away, distant; by far

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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.

N5–N1 levels on this page are estimates based on the JLPT framework, drawn from community benchmarks. GoMe Nihongo is not affiliated with the Japan Foundation or JEES, which administer the JLPT.