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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

    Meaning

    Dry

    Reading

    kunyomi

    hi

    ho

    onyomiかん

    kan

    Example Word

    干渉: interference or meddling. The Japanese noun '干渉 (かんしょう)' primarily means 'interference' or 'meddling'. It refers to the act of involving oneself in someone else's affairs without being asked, often in a way that is unwelcome. This word can be used in various contexts, such as politics, personal relationships, or even physics (e.g., wave interference). For example: His interference caused more problems「彼の干渉が問題を引き起こした」(かれのかんしょうがもんだいをひきおこした). Stop meddling in my business「私のことに干渉しないで」(わたしのことにかんしょうしないで). The term carries a slightly negative connotation, implying that the interference is unwanted or disruptive.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    3

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    6

    Frequency

    1121

    Handwriting

As Part Of Other Kanji

This kanji appears as part of 8 other kanji:

    kanji

    Meaning

    Half

    kanji

    Meaning

    Flat

    kanji

    Meaning

    Beach

    kanji

    Meaning

    Sweat

    kanji

    Meaning

    Eaves, House counter

    kanji

    Meaning

    Publish, Edition

    kanji

    Meaning

    Trunk, Main

    kanji

    Meaning

    Liver

Words Using

This kanji is used in 4 words:

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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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