rut, wheel, track, model

About this kanji

The kanji 「軌」 primarily refers to a track or a wheel, and it's often associated with paths or ways of doing things. Although it does not have a kun'yomi, it is commonly found in compound words. For example, 「軌道」 (きどう) means orbit, which describes a celestial path; 「軌跡」 (きせき) refers to a tire track, indicating the mark left by a vehicle; and 「常軌」 (じょうき) means normal course, suggesting typical behavior or action. This kanji is useful in contexts where paths or methods are discussed, helping you navigate conversations about journeys or procedures.

Example sentences

• 新しい軌道を設定した。

  A new track has been set.

Meanings across languages

English

rut, wheel, track, model, way of doing

Tiếng Việt

rãnh, bánh xe, đường ray, mô hình, cách thức thực hiện

日本語

軌道, 車輪, トラック, モデル, やり方

한국어

레일, 바퀴, 트랙, 모델, 수행 방식

中文

轨道, 轮子, 轨迹, 模型, 做法

id

jalur

th

ร่อง

es

surco

fr

sillon, piste

de

Spur, Bahn

pt

trilho

Common compounds

• 軌道きどうorbit, trajectory, (railroad) track
• 軌跡きせきtire track, traces of a person or thing, path one has taken
• 常軌じょうきnormal course (of action), proper course, regular way
• 狭軌きょうきnarrow gauge
• 広軌こうきbroad gauge
• 不軌ふきlawlessness, violation of customs
• 軌条きじょうrail (of a railroad)
• 軌間きかん(railroad) gauge

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