Kanji 延: prolong, stretching
Kanji 延: prolong, stretching. Readings and core meaning.
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Kanji at a glance
Core meaning / core image
prolong, stretching
Kanji structure breakdown
Mnemonic story
By walking correctly (正) with long strides (廴), one extends the distance traveled. This imagery represents the act of prolonging or extending both physical space and time.