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Kanji 径: meanings, readings, and example words.

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Kanji 径: diameter, path, method

Key takeaways

Kanji 径: diameter, path, method. Readings and core meaning.

See vocabulary and examples below.

Kanji at a glance

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Meaning

diameterpathmethod

On reading

ケイ

Kun reading

みちこみちさしわたしただちに

Radical

Core meaning / core image

Core meaning: 径

diameter, path, method

Kanji structure breakdown

Structure breakdown

彳 + 圣

Mnemonic story

Mnemonic story

The radical 彳 represents the act of walking on a road, and 圣 indicates a straight path. Combined, they represent a 'path' or the 'diameter' of a circle, which is the straightest line passing through its center.

On'yomi and kun'yomi

On reading

ケイ
  • 直径ちょっけい

    diameter

  • 半径はんけい

    radius (distance from center)

Commonly used words

  • 直径
    ちょっけい

    diameter

  • 半径
    はんけい

    radius (distance from center)

Example sentences

Example 1

この円の直は10センチです。

Translation

The diameter of this circle is 10 centimeters.

Example 2

を計って線を引きます。

Translation

Measure the diameter and draw a line.

Example 3

この円の半は5センチです。

Translation

The radius of this circle is 5 centimeters.

Example 4

山の半内は立ち入り禁止です。

Translation

Entry is prohibited within the mountain's radius.

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