Kanji 以: by means of, because, in view of, compared with
Key takeaways
Kanji 以: by means of, because, in view of, compared with. Readings and core meaning.
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Kanji at a glance
Core meaning / core image
Core meaning: 以
by means of, because, in view of, compared with
Kanji structure breakdown
Mnemonic story
Mnemonic story
This character originates from the image of a person (人) holding a tool (represented by the dot), meaning 'by means of' or 'using.' It is primarily used to establish a reference point for time or quantity, as seen in words like 以上 (more than) and 以前 (before).
