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What is the Kanji for 'End' and 'Edge'? | 端

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

The Japanese Kanji for 'End' and 'Edge' is 端.

    kanji

    Meaning

    End, Edge

    Reading

    kunyomiはし

    hashi

    ha

    はた

    hata

    onyomiたん

    tan

    Parts

    Stand

    Example Word

    最先端: cutting edge. The Japanese noun '最先端 (さいせんたん)' refers to the forefront or cutting-edge of technology, research, or innovation. It is often used to describe the most advanced or latest developments in a field. For example: This is the cutting-edge of technology「これは最先端の技術です」(これはさいせんたんのぎじゅつです). The company is at the forefront of medical research「その会社は最先端の医療研究を行っています」(そのかいしゃはさいせんたんのいりょうけんきゅうをおこなっています). The term emphasizes being ahead of others in progress or development.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    14

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    7

    Frequency

    523

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji

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

    kanji

    Meaning

    Stand

    component

Words Using

This kanji is used in 5 words:

    word

    途端

    Meaning

    Moment

    word

    Meaning

    End, Edge

    word

    極端

    Meaning

    Extreme

    word

    最先端

    Meaning

    Cutting edge

    word

    先端

    Meaning

    Tip, Cutting edge

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These 14 kanji contain the part 立 as well.

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    kanji

    Meaning

    Yank, Abduct

Learn the Kanji

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What does 端 mean?

端 means 'End' and 'Edge'.

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.