Kanji 翻: flip, turn over, wave, flutter, change (mind)
Key takeaways
Kanji 翻: flip, turn over, wave, flutter, change (mind). Readings and core meaning.
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Kanji at a glance
Core meaning / core image
Core meaning: 翻
flip, turn over, wave, flutter, change (mind)
Kanji structure breakdown
Mnemonic story
Mnemonic story
Imagine a bird flipping its feathers (羽) in turns (番) as it flutters through the air. This kanji means to flip or turn over, and it is also used in the word 'translation' (翻訳), which involves turning one language into another.
