Kanji 院: Inst., institution, temple, mansion, school
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Kanji 院: Inst., institution, temple, mansion, school. Readings and core meaning.
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Kanji at a glance
Core meaning / core image
Core meaning: 院
Inst., institution, temple, mansion, school
Kanji structure breakdown
Mnemonic story
Mnemonic story
Imagine a large institution or hospital surrounded by a high wall like a hill (⻖), where all facilities are complete (完) and self-contained. It represents a grand building or compound where specialized tasks are handled within a finished, secure area.
