Kanji 街: boulevard, street, town
Key takeaways
Kanji 街: boulevard, street, town. Readings and core meaning.
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Kanji at a glance
Core meaning / core image
Core meaning: 街
boulevard, street, town
Kanji structure breakdown
Mnemonic story
Mnemonic story
This character places the 'jade scepter' (圭, which looks like stacked earth) inside the radical for 'go' or 'path' (行). It represents a bustling street or town built by leveling the earth (土) where people frequently travel (行). It is used in words like 'roadside tree' (街路樹) or 'shopping district' (商家).
