端
Kanji · N1
端 / edge
Kanji for edge, origin, or end.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | タン | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | はし、は、はた、-ばた、はな | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
端 carries the meaning edge, origin, or end.
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Common compounds with 端
中途半端ちゅうとはんぱhalfway / half measures / unfinished
極端きょくたんextreme / extremity
先端せんたんpointed end / tip / point
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