Write the Readings of This Kanji: 平

へい, びょう, ひら, たい

How to say 'Flat' in Japanese | 平

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The Japanese word for Flat is 'Taira', written as 平 in Japanese.'Flat' in hiragana is たいら.

word

平

Meaning

Flat

Reading

たいら

taira

Kanji

平Flat

Explanation

The Japanese noun '平 (たいら)' means 'flat'. It is used to describe something that is level, even, or without bumps or curves. This word can refer to physical surfaces, such as a flat table or a flat piece of land, as well as abstract concepts like a calm or even state of mind. For example: the ground is flat「地面は平だ」(じめんはたいらだ). She has a calm and even personality「彼女は平な性格だ」(かのじょはたいらなせいかくだ). Note that '平' can also be used in compound words, such as '平らな道 (たいらなみち)' (flat road).

Part Of Speech

noun

Kanji JLPT

Kanji Grade

Frequency

4545

Composition

kanji

Handwriting

Kanji in the Word 平

This word contains 1 kanji character:

kanji

平

Meaning

Flat

Words Related to 平 Through the Kanji 平

These 20 Words contain the Kanji 平 as well.

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平仮名

Meaning

Hiragana

word

平和

Meaning

Peace

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平成

Meaning

Heisei

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水平

Meaning

Horizontal, Level

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水平線

Meaning

Horizon

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公平

Meaning

Fair

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平面

Meaning

Plane

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平気

Meaning

Fine, Unfazed

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平行

Meaning

Parallel

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不平

Meaning

Complaint

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地平線

Meaning

Horizon

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平野

Meaning

Plain

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平たい

Meaning

Flat

word

平方

Meaning

Square

word

平日

Meaning

Weekday

word

平均

Meaning

Average

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平等

Meaning

Equality

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不平等

Meaning

Inequality

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不公平

Meaning

Unfair

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平凡

Meaning

Ordinary

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What does 'Taira' (平) mean?

'Taira' means 'Flat' .

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