What is the Kanji for 'Fragment' and 'One sided'? | 片

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Fragment' and 'One sided', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Fragment' and 'One sided' is 片.

kanji

片

Meaning

Fragment, One sided

Reading

kunyomiかた

kata

onyomiへん

hen

Example Word

片手: one hand. The Japanese noun '片手 (かたて)' literally means 'one hand'. It is used to refer to a single hand, often in contrast to using both hands. This term can be used in various contexts, such as when describing actions performed with one hand, or when emphasizing the use of a single hand. For example: He carried the bag with one hand「彼は片手でバッグを持った」(かれはかたてでばっぐをもった). She can write with one hand「彼女は片手で書ける」(かのじょはかたてでかける). The word can also be used metaphorically to imply doing something with ease or minimal effort, as in '片手間 (かたてま)' which means 'spare time' or 'doing something on the side'.

Radical

片

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

391

Handwriting

片 As Part Of Other Kanji

This kanji appears as part of one other kanji:

kanji

版

Meaning

Printing block, Edition

Words Using 片

This kanji is used in 9 words:

word

片仮名

Meaning

Katakana

word

片道

Meaning

One way

word

片付く

Meaning

Tidy

word

片側

Meaning

One side

word

後片付け

Meaning

Tidying

word

片

Meaning

Piece

word

片手

Meaning

One hand

word

片付ける

Meaning

Settle, Tidy

word

片方

Meaning

One, Side

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What does 片 mean?

片 means 'Fragment' and 'One sided'.

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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