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JLPT N29画 · 9 strokesradical 程grade 5freq #204

extent, degree, standard

On'yomi (音読み)

  • テイ
  • ダイ

Kun'yomi (訓読み)

  • ほど

Mnemonic

As the ground (土) extends a path (テ), we measure the degree (程) of its length, defining a standard for every journey.

About this kanji

The kanji 程 (てい) primarily means extent, degree, or standard. It is often used as a noun. One common compound is 程度 (ていど), which means 'extent' or 'degree' and is used to describe the level of something. Another example is 日程 (にってい), which means 'schedule' and refers to planned dates or events. 過程 (かてい) means 'process,' indicating a series of actions or steps taken to achieve something. When using 程, remember it often conveys a sense of measurement or limit, making it an important kanji for discussing quantities or standards in various contexts.

Built from

Example sentences

  • 君の負担は程々にして。

    Please keep your burden moderate.

Meanings across languages

English
extent, degree, standard
Tiếng Việt
mức độ, độ, tiêu chuẩn
日本語
程度, 程度, 標準
한국어
정도, 차원
中文
程度, 等级
id
luas, derajat
th
ขอบเขต, ระดับ
es
extensión, grado
fr
étendue, degré
de
Umfang, Grad
pt
extensão, grau

Common compounds

  • 程度ていどextent, degree
  • 日程にっていschedule, agenda
  • 過程かていprocess, course
  • 制度せいどsystem, institution

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