Kanji 几: table, table enclosure, table or windy radical (no. 16)
Key takeaways
Kanji 几: table, table enclosure, table or windy radical (no. 16). Readings and core meaning.
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Kanji at a glance
Core meaning / core image
Core meaning: 几
table, table enclosure, table or windy radical (no. 16)
Kanji structure breakdown
Mnemonic story
Mnemonic story
This character is a pictograph representing a small table with legs. It is easy to remember if you visualize the overall shape, including the slash (丿) stroke, as a simple side view of a table. Beyond meaning a desk or table, it also signifies being meticulous or thorough.
