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

衡

Meaning

Balance, Equilibrium

Reading

onyomiこう

kou

Parts

行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

行

Stroke Count

16

JLPT

N1

Grade

9

Frequency

1909

Handwriting