above-stated, the said, that specific
On'yomi (音読み)
- ガイ
Kun'yomi (訓読み)
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About this kanji
The kanji 該 (がい) primarily means "the said" or "that specific," and it is often used in formal or legal contexts. It does not have a kun'yomi reading, which makes it more common in compound words than as a standalone term. Some useful compounds include 該当 (がいとう), which means "corresponding to"; 当該 (とうがい), meaning "appropriate" often in reference to authorities; and 該案 (がいあん), which translates to "the said proposal." While it might not be used in everyday conversation, you will encounter it frequently in written Japanese, particularly in official documents or discussions.
Example sentences
該当する情報を提供してください。
Please provide the relevant information.
Meanings across languages
- English
- above-stated, the said, that specific
- Tiếng Việt
- cái đã nói
- 日本語
- 該当
- 한국어
- 해당
- 中文
- 该
- id
- yang disebut
- th
- ที่กล่าวถึง
- es
- lo dicho
- fr
- le dit
- de
- oben genannt
- pt
- o referido
Common compounds
- 該当がいとうcorresponding to, being applicable to, being relevant to
- 当該とうがいappropriate (e.g. authorities), concerned, relevant
- 該博がいはくprofundity, extensive (knowledge)
- 該案がいあんthe said proposal
- 該氏がいしthe said person, the target (person)
- 該当者がいとうしゃperson concerned, person qualified, person in question
- 該問題がいもんだいthe matter in question, the said problem
- 当該官庁とうがいかんちょうproper authorities, authorities concerned
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