淡
Kanji · N1
淡 / thin
Kanji for thin, faint, or pale.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | タン | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | あわ.い | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
淡 carries the meaning thin, faint, or pale.
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Common compounds with 淡
淡水たんすいfresh water
淡いあわいlight / faint / pale
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