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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

    端: end or edge. The Japanese noun '端 (はし)' can mean either 'edge' or 'end', depending on the context. When referring to 'edge', it describes the outermost part or boundary of something, such as the edge of a table or a cliff. For example: the edge of the table「テーブルの端」(テーブルのはし). When referring to 'end', it signifies the conclusion or extremity of something, like the end of a road or a story. For example: the end of the road「道の端」(みちのはし). It's important to note that '端' can also imply a starting point or a fragment, depending on the context. For example: a fragment of a conversation「会話の端」(かいわのはし).

    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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    Meaning

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    Meaning

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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.