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JLPT N312画 · 12 strokesradical 木grade 5freq #880

status, worthiness, pattern, standard

On'yomi (音読み)

  • カク
  • コウ

Kun'yomi (訓読み)

  • かく.する

Mnemonic

The tree (木) stands tall, each branch (各) representing a different status, creating a standard of worthiness for all who see its pattern.

About this kanji

The kanji 格 primarily means status or worthiness, and it's often used as a noun. You can find it in many useful compounds. For example, 格好 (かっこう) means shape or appearance, while 格別 (かくべつ) translates to especially, indicating something unique or exceptional. Another compound, 人格 (じんかく), refers to personality or character, highlighting a person's intrinsic qualities. Additionally, 格闘 (かくとう) means fighting, usually in a martial arts context. A helpful note is that this kanji often conveys a sense of standards or levels, which can help you understand its use in various situations.

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Example sentences

  • 彼女は高い格の学校に通っている。

    She attends a prestigious school.

Meanings across languages

English
status, worthiness, pattern, standard
Tiếng Việt
địa vị, giá trị, mẫu, tiêu chuẩn
日本語
地位, 価値, 型, 基準
한국어
지위, 가치, 패턴, 기준
中文
地位, 价值, 模式, 标准
id
status, kelayakan, pola, standar
th
สถานะ, คุณค่า, รูปแบบ, มาตรฐาน
es
estatus, dignidad, patrón, estándar
fr
statut, valeur, modèle, standard
de
Status, Würdigkeit, Muster, Standard
pt
status, valor, padrão, norma

Common compounds

  • 格好かっこうshape, form, appearance
  • 格別かくべつespecially, particular
  • 人格じんかくpersonality, character
  • 格闘かくとうfighting, struggle

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