Kanji 問: question, ask, problem
Kanji 問: question, ask, problem. Readings and core meaning.
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Kanji at a glance
Core meaning / core image
question, ask, problem
Kanji structure breakdown
Mnemonic story
Imagine standing at a gate (門) and opening your mouth (口) to ask a question. It represents the act of inquiring or calling out to someone at an entrance, which is why it means question or problem.