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Kanji 項: meanings, readings, and example words.

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Kanji 項: paragraph, nape of neck, clause, item, term (expression)

Key takeaways

Kanji 項: paragraph, nape of neck, clause, item, term (expression). Readings and core meaning.

See vocabulary and examples below.

Kanji at a glance

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Meaning

paragraphnape of neckclauseitemterm (expression)

On reading

コウ

Kun reading

うなじ

Radical

Core meaning / core image

Core meaning: 項

paragraph, nape of neck, clause, item, term (expression)

Kanji structure breakdown

Structure breakdown

工 + 頁

Mnemonic story

Mnemonic story

Imagine a craftsman (工) using their head (頁) to systematically categorize information into specific 'items' or 'clauses.' It represents the way information is organized into structured sections, as seen in the word 'item' (項目).

On'yomi and kun'yomi

On reading

コウ
  • 事項じこう

    matter / item / fact

  • 項目こうもく

    item / entry / clause

Commonly used words

  • 事項
    じこう

    matter / item / fact

  • 項目
    こうもく

    item / entry / clause

Example sentences

Example 1

会議の重要な事を話しました。

Translation

We discussed important matters in the meeting.

Example 2

契約の事をよく確認してください。

Translation

Please carefully check the contract details.

Example 3

この目について説明してください。

Translation

Please explain this item.

Example 4

アンケートの目を全部書きました。

Translation

I filled out all the survey items.

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