冠
Kanji · N1
冠 / crown
Kanji for crown, best, or peerless.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | カン | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | かんむり | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
冠 carries the meaning crown, best, or peerless.
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Common compounds with 冠
王冠おうかんcrown / diadem
冠かんtraditional cap worn by Shinto clergy and courtiers
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