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Kanji 閣: meanings, readings, and example words.

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Kanji 閣: tower, tall building, palace

Key takeaways

Kanji 閣: tower, tall building, palace. Readings and core meaning.

See vocabulary and examples below.

Kanji at a glance

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Meaning

towertall buildingpalace

On reading

カク

Radical

Core meaning / core image

Core meaning: 閣

tower, tall building, palace

Kanji structure breakdown

Structure breakdown

門 + 各

Mnemonic story

Mnemonic story

Imagine a tall building inside a large gate (門) where each (各) official has their own designated room. This kanji is primarily used to refer to official residences or government cabinets.

On'yomi and kun'yomi

On reading

カク
  • 内閣ないかく

    cabinet / government ministry

Commonly used words

  • 内閣
    ないかく

    cabinet / government ministry

Example sentences

Example 1

が新しい政策を発表した。

Translation

The cabinet announced a new policy.

Example 2

のメンバーが議会で討論している。

Translation

Members of the cabinet are debating in parliament.

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