Kanji
What does the kanji 際 mean?
際 means occasion, time; boundary, edge. On'yomi サイ. Kun'yomi きわ、-ぎわ.
Quick facts| On'yomi | サイ |
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| Kun'yomi | きわ、-ぎわ |
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| Strokes | 14 |
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| Main radical | 阜 |
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| Level (estimated, JLPT framework) | N3 |
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際On'yomi サイKun'yomi きわ、-ぎわ
N3 · estimated, JLPT framework14 strokes
occasion, time; boundary, edge
Memory hook
Beside the mound (阝) a rite (祭) marks the edge and a special moment — OCCASION, EDGE.
Stroke order · 14 strokes
Common words
- 交際こうさいassociation, relationship; dating
- 国際こくさいinternational
- 実際じっさいactual, in reality
More words with this kanji
- 際さいoccasion, time, case
- 手際てぎわskill, deftness, skillful handling
