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JLPT N212画 · 12 strokesradical 竹freq #3000

pattern, example, model

On'yomi (音読み)

  • ハン
  • ボン

Kun'yomi (訓読み)

  • はん.する

Mnemonic

To learn the pattern of bamboo, use the model of what is already there to guide your crafting.

About this kanji

The kanji 範 means pattern, example, or model. It is often used as a noun and can also function as a verb in the form of はん.する, meaning to set an example. Common compounds include 範囲 (はんい), which means range, referring to the limits of something such as a topic or area. Another is 範疇 (はんちゅう), meaning category, which helps in classifying things. A third example is 見本範 (みほんはん), which refers to a sample model, often used in contexts where someone is demonstrating or displaying an example of something. It's helpful to remember that this kanji is used in various contexts where models or classifications are important.

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Example sentences

  • 彼の行動は私の範囲を超えた。

    His actions went beyond my scope.

Meanings across languages

English
pattern, example, model
Tiếng Việt
mô hình, kiểu mẫu
日本語
範囲, 例, 範
한국어
패턴, 예, 모델
中文
模式, 示例, 模型
id
pola, contoh, model
th
pattern, ตัวอย่าง, แบบจำลอง
es
patrón, ejemplo, modelo
fr
modèle, exemple, prototype
de
Muster, Beispiel, Modell
pt
padrão, exemplo, modelo

Common compounds

  • 範囲はんいrange, scope
  • 範疇はんちゅうcategory, domain
  • 見本範みほんはんsample model

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