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Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 幹

Noun
Freq #6481
1

tree trunk; bole

2

backbone; base; foundation

Kanji in this Word

13 strokes
Frequency: 364
JLPT N1
Grade 5

Meanings

tree trunk
main part
talent
capability

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
カン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
みき
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
つよし
まさ
もと
えだ
くる
たかし
つね
とも
もとき
よし
より
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