境
Kanji · N2
境 / boundary
Kanji for boundary, border, or region.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | キョウ、ケイ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | さかい | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
境 carries the meaning boundary, border, or region.
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Common compounds with 境
環境かんきょうenvironment / surroundings / circumstances
境界きょうかいboundary / border / limit
境遇きょうぐうone's circumstances / environment / situation
国境こっきょうborder / national border
境さかいborder / boundary
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