What is the Kanji for 'Dry'? | 干

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

The Japanese Kanji for 'Dry' is 干.

kanji

干

Meaning

Dry

Reading

kunyomiひ

ほ

onyomiかん

kan

Example Word

干す: dry. The Japanese verb '干す (ほす)' means 'to dry'. It is commonly used to describe the action of drying something, such as clothes, food, or other items. For example: I will dry the laundry「洗濯物を干します」(せんたくものをほします). She dried the fish in the sun「彼女は魚を干した」(かのじょはさかなをほした). This verb can also be used metaphorically to describe leaving someone out or neglecting them, as in '彼は会議で干された (かれはかいぎでほされた) (He was left out of the meeting).' The verb is versatile and can be used in various contexts related to drying or exposure to air.

Radical

干

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1121

Handwriting

干 As Part Of Other Kanji

This kanji appears as part of 8 other kanji:

kanji

半

Meaning

Half

kanji

平

Meaning

Flat

kanji

岸

Meaning

Beach

kanji

汗

Meaning

Sweat

kanji

軒

Meaning

Eaves, House counter

kanji

刊

Meaning

Publish, Edition

kanji

幹

Meaning

Trunk, Main

kanji

肝

Meaning

Liver

Words Using 干

This kanji is used in 4 words:

word

梅干

Meaning

Pickled plum

word

若干

Meaning

Few, Some

word

干す

Meaning

Dry

word

干渉

Meaning

Interference, Meddling

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What does 干 mean?

干 means 'Dry'.

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

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