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What is the Kanji for 'Boundary' and 'Vicinity'? | 辺

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

The Japanese Kanji for 'Boundary' and 'Vicinity' is 辺.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Boundary, Vicinity

    Reading

    kunyomiあた

    ata

    be

    onyomiへん

    hen

    Parts

    Walk Sword

    Example Word

    周辺: surroundings. The Japanese noun '周辺 (しゅうへん)' refers to the area or surroundings around a specific location. It is commonly used to describe the vicinity or environment near a place. For example: The surroundings of the park are quiet「公園の周辺は静かです」(こうえんのしゅうへんはしずかです). The area around the station is busy「駅の周辺は賑やかです」(えきのしゅうへんはにぎやかです). This word can also be used in a broader sense to describe the periphery or outskirts of a city or region.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    5

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    4

    Frequency

    567

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji

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

    radical

    Meaning

    Walk

    kanji

    Meaning

    Sword

Words Using

This kanji is used in 4 words:

    word

    辺り

    Meaning

    Area

    word

    周辺

    Meaning

    Surroundings

    word

    Meaning

    Area

    word

    浜辺

    Meaning

    Beach

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 18 kanji contain the part 辶 as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Commute, Pass

    kanji

    Meaning

    Way

    kanji

    Meaning

    Return

    kanji

    Meaning

    Play

    kanji

    Meaning

    Take along

    kanji

    Meaning

    Escape

    kanji

    Meaning

    Suitable

    kanji

    Meaning

    Follow

    kanji

    Meaning

    Way, Route

    kanji

    Meaning

    Urge, Press

    kanji

    Meaning

    Perplexed, Astray

    kanji

    Meaning

    All over, Everywhere

    kanji

    Meaning

    Avoid, Dodge

    kanji

    Meaning

    Pass through, Transparent

    kanji

    Meaning

    Alternate

    kanji

    Meaning

    Relay, Parcel post

    kanji

    Meaning

    Humble

    kanji

    Meaning

    Retrace the past, Go upstream

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 9 kanji contain the part 刀 as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Minute, Part

    kanji

    Meaning

    Cut

    kanji

    Meaning

    Solve, Untie

    kanji

    Meaning

    Beginning, First

    kanji

    Meaning

    Ticket

    kanji

    Meaning

    Kidnap

    kanji

    Meaning

    Blade

    kanji

    Meaning

    Seduce, Summon

    kanji

    Meaning

    Few, Widow

Learn the Kanji

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What does 辺 mean?

辺 means 'Boundary' and 'Vicinity'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Fourth Grade, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N2 exam.

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