Korea
On'yomi (音読み)
- カン
Kun'yomi (訓読み)
- から
- いげた
About this kanji
The kanji 「韓」 primarily refers to Korea, specifically relating to South Korea. This character is often used in noun compounds rather than as a verb. Common examples include 韓国 (かんこく), meaning South Korea, and 韓国語 (かんこくご), which refers to the Korean language. Another important compound is 日韓 (にっかん), meaning Japan and South Korea together. This kanji provides an easy way to talk about anything related to Korea, from culture to language. A usage note: while 「韓」 typically denotes South Korea, its context is essential, as it can represent the broader region of Korea in certain discussions.
Example sentences
韓国の文化は多様だ。
Korean culture is diverse.
Meanings across languages
- English
- Korea
- Tiếng Việt
- Hàn Quốc
- 日本語
- 韓国
- 한국어
- 한국
- 中文
- 韩国
- id
- Korea
- th
- เกาหลี
- es
- Corea
- fr
- Corée
- de
- Korea
- pt
- Coreia
Common compounds
- 韓国かんこくSouth Korea, Republic of Korea, Korean Empire (1897-1910)
- 日韓にっかんJapan and South Korea, Japanese-Korean
- 韓国語かんこくごKorean (language; esp. as spoken in South Korea)
- 大韓民国だいかんみんこくRepublic of Korea, South Korea
- 韓人かんじんKorean person
- 三韓さんかんthe three Han nations (of ancient Korea)
- 訪韓ほうかんvisit to South Korea
- 中韓ちゅうかんChina and South Korea
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