Kanji 央: center, middle
Key takeaways
Kanji 央: center, middle. Readings and core meaning.
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Kanji at a glance
Core meaning / core image
Core meaning: 央
center, middle
Kanji structure breakdown
Mnemonic story
Mnemonic story
A vertical line (丨) passes right through the center of a big (大) person. Because the line marks the exact middle of the body, it represents the meaning 'center' or 'middle.'
