compilation, knit, plait, braid

About this kanji

The kanji 編 primarily means to compile or weave together, and it can also refer to knitting or braiding. It is often used as a noun in compounds related to creating or organizing things. For example, 再編 (さいへん) means "reorganization," indicating the act of rearranging or restructuring. 編成 (へんせい) means "composition," often related to forming a group or team. Another common term is 編集 (へんしゅう), which translates to "editing," focusing on the arrangement of texts or media. A notable usage point is that while 編 can be related to both crafting and organizing, in many contexts, it emphasizes bringing elements together to form a cohesive whole.

Example sentences

• 彼は本を編纂中だ。

  He is compiling a book.

Meanings across languages

English

compilation, knit, plait, braid, twist, editing, completed poem, part of a book

Tiếng Việt

biên tập, đan, tết, bện, vặn, chỉnh sửa, thơ hoàn thành, phần của sách

日本語

へん, あむ, うねる, よる, ねじる, 編集, 完成詩, 書の一部

한국어

편집, 뜨다, 꼬다, 얽다, 비틀다, 편집, 완성된 시, 책의 일부

中文

编纂, 编织, 辫子, 编织, 扭转, 编辑, 完成的诗, 书的一部分

id

kompilasi

th

การรวบรวม

es

compilación

fr

compilation

de

Kompilation

pt

compilação

Common compounds

• 再編さいへんreorganization, reorganisation, reshuffle
• 編成へんせいcomposition, formation, organization
• 編集へんしゅうediting, compilation
• 編集者へんしゅうしゃeditor (in publishing, etc.)
• 改編かいへんreorganization, reorganisation
• 続編ぞくへんsequel, continuation
• 長編ちょうへんlong work, (full-length) novel, feature-length film
• 編むあむto knit, to plait, to braid