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What is the Kanji for 'Alliance'? | 盟

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Alliance', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Alliance' is 盟.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Alliance

    Reading

    onyomiめい

    mei

    Parts

    Bright Plate

    Example Word

    同盟: alliance. The Japanese noun '同盟 (どうめい)' means 'alliance'. It refers to a formal agreement or partnership between two or more parties, often for mutual benefit or to achieve a common goal. This term is commonly used in political, military, or business contexts. For example: The two countries formed an alliance「その二つの国は同盟を結んだ」(そのふたつのくにはどうめいをむすんだ). The companies entered into a strategic alliance「その企業は戦略的同盟を結んだ」(そのきぎょうはせんりゃくてきどうめいをむすんだ). The nuance of '同盟' often implies a formal and binding relationship, distinguishing it from more casual partnerships or collaborations.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    13

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    6

    Frequency

    1660

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji

If you visually break down this kanji, you can see it is made up of 2 parts:

    kanji

    Meaning

    Bright

    kanji

    Meaning

    Plate

Words Using

This kanji is used in 2 words:

    word

    同盟

    Meaning

    Alliance

    word

    加盟

    Meaning

    Membership

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 9 kanji contain the part 皿 as well.

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    Meaning

    Steal

    kanji

    Meaning

    Warm

    kanji

    Meaning

    Profit, Benefit

    kanji

    Meaning

    Salt

    kanji

    Meaning

    Blood

    kanji

    Meaning

    Oversee

    kanji

    Meaning

    Prosper

    kanji

    Meaning

    Tray, Basin

    kanji

    Meaning

    Tray, Disk

Learn the Kanji

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What does 盟 mean?

盟 means 'Alliance'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Sixth Grade, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N1 exam.

To help you master this kanji, here's an interactive lesson where you'll practice its readings and meanings.