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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

    辺

    Meaning

    Boundary, Vicinity

    Reading

    kunyomiあた

    ata

    べ

    be

    onyomiへん

    hen

    Parts

    辶Walk 刀Sword

    Example Word

    辺り: area. The Japanese noun '辺り (あたり)' refers to a general area or vicinity. It is often used to describe the surrounding area of a specific location. This word can be used in various contexts, such as indicating the area around a place, or the general vicinity of an event. For example: The area around the station is lively「駅の辺りは賑やかです」(えきのあたりはにぎやかです). I think I left my bag somewhere around here「カバンをこの辺りに置いたと思います」(かばんをこのあたりにおいたとおもいます). Note that '辺り' can also imply a sense of approximation or vagueness when referring to a location.

    Radical

    辵

    Stroke Count

    5

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    4

    Frequency

    567

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji 辺

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

    radical

    辶

    Meaning

    Walk

    kanji

    刀

    Meaning

    Sword

Words Using 辺

This kanji is used in 4 words:

    word

    周辺

    Meaning

    Surroundings

    word

    辺

    Meaning

    Area

    word

    浜辺

    Meaning

    Beach

    word

    辺り

    Meaning

    Area

Kanji Related to 辺 Through the Part 辶

These 18 kanji contain the part 辶 as well.

    kanji

    迫

    Meaning

    Urge, Press

    kanji

    追

    Meaning

    Follow

    kanji

    遊

    Meaning

    Play

    kanji

    道

    Meaning

    Way

    kanji

    迷

    Meaning

    Perplexed, Astray

    kanji

    遍

    Meaning

    All over, Everywhere

    kanji

    返

    Meaning

    Return

    kanji

    遜

    Meaning

    Humble

    kanji

    適

    Meaning

    Suitable

    kanji

    避

    Meaning

    Avoid, Dodge

    kanji

    逃

    Meaning

    Escape

    kanji

    逓

    Meaning

    Relay, Parcel post

    kanji

    通

    Meaning

    Commute, Pass

    kanji

    迭

    Meaning

    Alternate

    kanji

    遡

    Meaning

    Retrace the past, Go upstream

    kanji

    透

    Meaning

    Pass through, Transparent

    kanji

    途

    Meaning

    Way, Route

    kanji

    連

    Meaning

    Take along

Kanji Related to 辺 Through the Part 刀

These 9 kanji contain the part 刀 as well.

    kanji

    切

    Meaning

    Cut

    kanji

    初

    Meaning

    Beginning, First

    kanji

    解

    Meaning

    Solve, Untie

    kanji

    刃

    Meaning

    Blade

    kanji

    拐

    Meaning

    Kidnap

    kanji

    召

    Meaning

    Seduce, Summon

    kanji

    寡

    Meaning

    Few, Widow

    kanji

    券

    Meaning

    Ticket

    kanji

    分

    Meaning

    Minute, Part

Learn the Kanji 辺

Let's make sure you fully understand this kanji.

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.