平
Kanji · N2
平 / even
Kanji for even, flat, or peace.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | ヘイ、ビョウ、ヒョウ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | たい.ら、たい.らげる、ひら | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
平 carries the meaning even, flat, or peace.
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Common compounds with 平
太平洋たいへいようPacific Ocean
平安へいあんpeace / tranquility / tranquillity
平壌へいじょうPyongyang
平静へいせいcalm / peace / serenity
平仮名ひらがなhiragana / cursive Japanese syllabary used primarily for native Japanese words
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