Kanji 般: carrier, carry, all, general, sort, kind
Key takeaways
Kanji 般: carrier, carry, all, general, sort, kind. Readings and core meaning.
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Kanji at a glance
Core meaning / core image
Core meaning: 般
carrier, carry, all, general, sort, kind
Kanji structure breakdown
Mnemonic story
Mnemonic story
This character originally depicted a boat (舟) being turned or steered with a tool (殳). The idea of turning a boat in different directions or carrying various goods led to the meanings 'kind' or 'general.' It is best remembered through common words like 'general' (一般) or 'overall' (全般).
