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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

    盟

    Meaning

    Alliance

    Reading

    onyomiめい

    mei

    Parts

    皿Plate 明Bright

    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

    皿

    Stroke Count

    13

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    6

    Frequency

    1660

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji 盟

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

    kanji

    皿

    Meaning

    Plate

    kanji

    明

    Meaning

    Bright

Words Using 盟

This kanji is used in 2 words:

    word

    同盟

    Meaning

    Alliance

    word

    加盟

    Meaning

    Membership

Kanji Related to 盟 Through the Part 皿

These 9 kanji contain the part 皿 as well.

    kanji

    益

    Meaning

    Profit, Benefit

    kanji

    温

    Meaning

    Warm

    kanji

    監

    Meaning

    Oversee

    kanji

    塩

    Meaning

    Salt

    kanji

    盤

    Meaning

    Tray, Disk

    kanji

    盆

    Meaning

    Tray, Basin

    kanji

    血

    Meaning

    Blood

    kanji

    盛

    Meaning

    Prosper

    kanji

    盗

    Meaning

    Steal

Learn the Kanji 盟

Let's make sure you fully understand this kanji.

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.