軸
Kanji · N1
軸 / axis
Kanji for axis, pivot, or stem.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | ジク | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | — | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
軸 carries the meaning axis, pivot, or stem.
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Common compounds with 軸
中軸ちゅうじくaxis / pivot / central figure
枢軸すうじくaxle / pivot
掛軸かけじくhanging scroll
軸じくaxis / shaft / axle
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