Kanji 頃: time, about, toward
Kanji 頃: time, about, toward. Readings and core meaning.
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Kanji at a glance
Core meaning / core image
time, about, toward
Kanji structure breakdown
Mnemonic story
Imagine tilting your head (頁) slightly, like the curve of a spoon (匕), as you pause for a brief moment. This sense of a short duration or a specific point in time evolved into the meaning of 'around' or 'about' a certain period.