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What is the Kanji for 'Flat'? | 平

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

The Japanese Kanji for 'Flat' is 平.

    kanji

    平

    Meaning

    Flat

    Reading

    kunyomiひら

    hira

    たい

    tai

    onyomiへい

    hei

    びょう

    byou

    Parts

    干Dry 丷Divide

    Example Word

    不平等: inequality. The Japanese adjectival noun '不平等 (ふびょうどう)' means 'inequality'. It is used to describe a state of unfairness or lack of equality, often in social, economic, or legal contexts. For example: There is inequality in the distribution of wealth「富の分配に不平等がある」(とみのぶんぱいにとみのぶんぱいにふびょうどうがある). The law is unequal「その法律は不平等だ」(そのほうりつはふびょうどうだ). This term can also be used to describe unequal treatment or conditions in various situations, such as in relationships or opportunities.

    Radical

    干

    Stroke Count

    5

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    3

    Frequency

    111

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji 平

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

    kanji

    干

    Meaning

    Dry

    radical

    丷

    Meaning

    Divide

平 As Part Of Other Kanji

This kanji appears as part of 2 other kanji:

    kanji

    評

    Meaning

    Evaluate

    kanji

    坪

    Meaning

    Tsubo, Two mat area

Words Using 平

This kanji is used in 21 words:

    word

    平仮名

    Meaning

    Hiragana

    word

    平和

    Meaning

    Peace

    word

    平成

    Meaning

    Heisei

    word

    水平

    Meaning

    Horizontal, Level

    word

    水平線

    Meaning

    Horizon

    word

    公平

    Meaning

    Fair

    word

    平

    Meaning

    Flat

    word

    平面

    Meaning

    Plane

    word

    平気

    Meaning

    Fine, Unfazed

    word

    平行

    Meaning

    Parallel

    word

    不平

    Meaning

    Complaint

    word

    地平線

    Meaning

    Horizon

    word

    平野

    Meaning

    Plain

    word

    平たい

    Meaning

    Flat

    word

    平方

    Meaning

    Square

    word

    平日

    Meaning

    Weekday

    word

    平均

    Meaning

    Average

    word

    平等

    Meaning

    Equality

    word

    不平等

    Meaning

    Inequality

    word

    不公平

    Meaning

    Unfair

    word

    平凡

    Meaning

    Ordinary

Kanji Related to 平 Through the Part 干

These 7 kanji contain the part 干 as well.

    kanji

    半

    Meaning

    Half

    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

Kanji Related to 平 Through the Part 丷

These 10 kanji contain the part 丷 as well.

    kanji

    火

    Meaning

    Fire

    kanji

    金

    Meaning

    Gold

    kanji

    半

    Meaning

    Half

    kanji

    弟

    Meaning

    Younger brother

    kanji

    米

    Meaning

    Rice

    kanji

    率

    Meaning

    Command, Proportion

    kanji

    羊

    Meaning

    Sheep

    kanji

    帝

    Meaning

    Emperor, Sovereign

    kanji

    摂

    Meaning

    Take in, Vicarious

    kanji

    曽

    Meaning

    Formerly

Learn the Kanji 平

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What does 平 mean?

平 means 'Flat'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Third Grade, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N3 exam.

To help you master this kanji, here's an interactive lesson where you'll practice its readings and meanings.