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Kanji 欧: meanings, readings, and example words.

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Kanji 欧: Europe

Key takeaways

Kanji 欧: Europe. Readings and core meaning.

See vocabulary and examples below.

Kanji at a glance

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Meaning

Europe

On reading

オウ

Kun reading

うた.うは.く

Radical

Core meaning / core image

Core meaning: 欧

Europe

Kanji structure breakdown

Structure breakdown

区 + 欠

Mnemonic story

Mnemonic story

Imagine a scene in a Western district (区) where people are yawning (欠) and relaxing leisurely. This character represents 'Europe' or 'the West' and is commonly found in words like Oushuu (Europe) or Oumi (Europe and America).

On'yomi and kun'yomi

On reading

オウ
  • 欧米おうべい

    Europe and America / the West

Commonly used words

  • 欧米
    おうべい

    Europe and America / the West

Example sentences

Example 1

米の文化に興味があります。

Translation

I am interested in Western culture.

Example 2

米の生活スタイルは違います。

Translation

The lifestyle in the West is different.

Kanji 欧: Europe | Daily Nihongo