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What is the Kanji for 'Balance' and 'Equilibrium'? | 衡

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

The Japanese Kanji for 'Balance' and 'Equilibrium' is 衡.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Balance, Equilibrium

    Reading

    onyomiこう

    kou

    Parts

    Go

    Example Word

    均衡: balance. The Japanese noun '均衡 (きんこう)' means 'balance' or 'equilibrium'. It is often used to describe a state of stability or equal distribution between opposing forces, elements, or conditions. This word is commonly used in contexts such as economics, physics, and everyday life to describe a harmonious or stable state. For example: The balance of power between the two countries is maintained「二つの国の間の力の均衡が保たれている」(ふたつのくにのあいだのちからのきんこうがたもたれている). The ecosystem is in balance「生態系は均衡を保っている」(せいたいけいはきんこうをたもっている). It can also refer to a mental or emotional balance, as in: She regained her emotional balance after the incident「彼女はその出来事の後に感情の均衡を取り戻した」(かのじょはそのできごとのあとにかんじょうのきんこうをとりもどした).

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    16

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    9

    Frequency

    1909

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji

If you visually break down this kanji, you can see it is made up of 1 part:

    kanji

    Meaning

    Go

Words Using

This kanji is used in 1 word:

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What does 衡 mean?

衡 means 'Balance' and 'Equilibrium'.

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

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