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What is the Kanji for 'Correspond to'? | 該

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

The Japanese Kanji for 'Correspond to' is 該.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Correspond to

    Reading

    onyomiがい

    gai

    Parts

    Say (言)

    Example Word

    該当: applicable. The Japanese noun '該当 (がいとう)' means 'applicable' or 'relevant'. It is used to refer to something that corresponds to or falls under a specific category, rule, or condition. This word is often used in formal or legal contexts. For example: This case is applicable to the rule「このケースは該当する」(このケースはがいとうする). The person who meets the criteria will be selected「該当者が選ばれる」(がいとうしゃがえらばれる). Note that '該当' is frequently used in combination with verbs like 'する' to indicate applicability or relevance.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    13

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    8

    Frequency

    2076

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji

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

    radical

    Meaning

    Say

    Radical Form Of

    component

Words Using

This kanji is used in 2 words:

    word

    当該

    Meaning

    Relevant

    word

    該当

    Meaning

    Applicable

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 46 kanji contain the part 訁 as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Theory, Explanation

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    Meaning

    Discuss

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    Meaning

    Magazine, Document

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    Meaning

    Section, Lesson

    kanji

    Meaning

    Deliberation

    kanji

    Meaning

    Evidence

    kanji

    Meaning

    Set up, Establish

    kanji

    Meaning

    Knowledge, Discernment

    kanji

    Meaning

    Permit, Allow

    kanji

    Meaning

    Lecture

    kanji

    Meaning

    Try, Attempt

    kanji

    Meaning

    Request

    kanji

    Meaning

    Detailed

    kanji

    Meaning

    Mistake

    kanji

    Meaning

    Chastise

    kanji

    Meaning

    Apologize

    kanji

    Meaning

    Birth

    kanji

    Meaning

    Instruction

    kanji

    Meaning

    Poetry

    kanji

    Meaning

    Boast

    kanji

    Meaning

    Sincerity

    kanji

    Meaning

    Many, Various

    kanji

    Meaning

    Protect, Defend

    kanji

    Meaning

    Sue, Appeal

    kanji

    Meaning

    Poetry, Words

    kanji

    Meaning

    Sue, Litigate

    kanji

    Meaning

    Hand over, Defer

    kanji

    Meaning

    Examine a patient, Diagnose

    kanji

    Meaning

    Prison, Litigation

    kanji

    Meaning

    Entrust, Consign

    kanji

    Meaning

    Plot, Conspire

    kanji

    Meaning

    Lie, Swindle

    kanji

    Meaning

    Stuff, Packed

    kanji

    Meaning

    Consent, Agreement

    kanji

    Meaning

    Consult

    kanji

    Meaning

    Humble, Modesty

    kanji

    Meaning

    Musical score, Systematic record

    kanji

    Meaning

    Recitation, Recite poetry

    kanji

    Meaning

    Audience with the, Audience

    kanji

    Meaning

    Discreet, Respectfully

    kanji

    Meaning

    Imperial edict

    kanji

    Meaning

    Riddle

    kanji

    Meaning

    Elucidate

    kanji

    Meaning

    Harmony

    kanji

    Meaning

    Obituary

    kanji

    Meaning

    Visit a shrine

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 4 kanji contain the part 亥 as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Engrave

    kanji

    Meaning

    Nucleus

    kanji

    Meaning

    Investigate, Censure

    kanji

    Meaning

    Remains

Learn the Kanji

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What does 該 mean?

該 means 'Correspond to'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Junior Highschool, 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.