diameter, route, path
On'yomi (音読み)
- ケイ
- キョウ
Kun'yomi (訓読み)
- みちびき
About this kanji
The kanji 「径」 primarily means "diameter" or "route/passage." It can be used as both a noun and a verb, often in compounds. For example, "経路" (けいろ) means "route" or "pathway," typically used in the context of travel or communication. Another common compound is "直径" (ちょっけい), which specifically refers to the "diameter" of a circle. Additionally, you may encounter "径路" (けいろ), meaning "course" or "journey." When using this kanji, it’s important to remember that it often relates to pathways or measurements, making it useful in both literal and metaphorical contexts.
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Example sentences
この径はとても狭いです。
This path is very narrow.
Meanings across languages
- English
- diameter, route, path
- Tiếng Việt
- đường kính, lộ trình, đường đi
- 日本語
- 径, 道, ルート
- 한국어
- 지름, 경로, 길
- 中文
- 直径, 路线, 道路
- id
- diameter, jalur, jalan
- th
- เส้นผ่านศูนย์กลาง, เส้นทาง
- es
- diámetro, ruta, camino
- fr
- diamètre, route, chemin
- de
- Durchmesser, Weg, Pfad
- pt
- diâmetro, caminho, rota
Common compounds
- 経路けいろroute, path
- 直径ちょっけいdiameter
- 径路けいろcourse, route
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