Kanji 布: linen, cloth, spread, distribute
Key takeaways
Kanji 布: linen, cloth, spread, distribute. Readings and core meaning.
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Kanji at a glance
Core meaning / core image
Core meaning: 布
linen, cloth, spread, distribute
Kanji structure breakdown
Mnemonic story
Mnemonic story
This kanji combines the radical 巾 (cloth) with a component representing a hand (𠂇) at the top. Imagine using your hand to spread a piece of fabric out wide. This visual explains why it means both 'cloth' and 'to spread' or 'distribute'.
