Kanji 楕: ellipse
Key takeaways
Kanji 楕: ellipse. Readings and core meaning.
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Kanji at a glance
Core meaning / core image
Core meaning: 楕
ellipse
Kanji structure breakdown
Mnemonic story
Mnemonic story
Imagine the shadow of the moon (月) cast onto a wooden (木) surface to the left (左), creating a long elliptical shape. This kanji is most commonly used in the word for 'ellipse' (楕円).
