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Kanji 均: meanings, readings, and example words.

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Kanji 均: level, average

Key takeaways

Kanji 均: level, average. Readings and core meaning.

See vocabulary and examples below.

Kanji at a glance

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Meaning

levelaverage

On reading

キン

Kun reading

なら.す

Radical

Core meaning / core image

Core meaning: 均

level, average

Kanji structure breakdown

Structure breakdown

土 + 匀

Mnemonic story

Mnemonic story

Imagine spreading soil (土) evenly (匀) to make the ground level. Just like leveling the earth, this character represents things being 'equal,' 'even,' or 'average' without bias.

On'yomi and kun'yomi

On reading

キン
  • 均衡きんこう

    balance / equilibrium

  • 平均へいきん

    average / mean / balance

Commonly used words

  • 均衡
    きんこう

    balance / equilibrium

  • 平均
    へいきん

    average / mean / balance

Example sentences

Example 1

両者の衡が保たれている。

Translation

The balance between the two sides is maintained.

Example 2

市場の衡が崩れた。

Translation

The market equilibrium collapsed.

Example 3

道路の表面をし作業をする。

Translation

Carry out leveling work on the road surface.

Example 4

土地をして家を建てる。

Translation

Level the land to build a house.

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