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Kanji 該: meanings, readings, and example words.

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Kanji 該: above-stated, the said, that specific

Key takeaways

Kanji 該: above-stated, the said, that specific. Readings and core meaning.

See vocabulary and examples below.

Kanji at a glance

該
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Meaning

above-statedthe saidthat specific

On reading

ガイ

Radical

言

Core meaning / core image

Core meaning: 該

above-stated, the said, that specific

Kanji structure breakdown

該

Structure breakdown

言 + 亥

Mnemonic story

Mnemonic story

This kanji combines 'word' (言) with the phonetic component 'boar' (亥). It refers to words already spoken or stated, meaning 'corresponding' or 'the said' as in the word 'haedang'.

On'yomi and kun'yomi

On reading

ガイ
  • 該当がいとう

    corresponding / applicable / relevant

Commonly used words

  • 該当
    がいとう

    corresponding / applicable / relevant

Example sentences

Example 1

この商品はクーポンに該当します。

Translation

This product is eligible for the coupon.

Example 2

該当者は会議に参加してください。

Translation

Those who are applicable should attend the meeting.

Kanji 該: above-stated, the said, that specific | Daily Nihongo