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What is the Kanji for 'Line' and 'Row'? | 並

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

The Japanese Kanji for 'Line' and 'Row' is 並.

    kanji

    並

    Meaning

    Line, Row

    Reading

    kunyomiなら

    nara

    なみ

    nami

    onyomiへい

    hei

    Parts

    䒑Herbs 业Business (業)

    Example Word

    並ぶ: equal or lineup. The Japanese verb '並ぶ (ならぶ)' has two primary meanings. The first is 'to line up' or 'to stand in a row', referring to physical alignment. For example: people are lining up for the bus「人々がバスに並んでいる」(ひとびとがバスにならんでいる). The second meaning is 'to be equal to' or 'to rival', indicating a comparison of ability or status. For example: his skill equals that of a professional「彼の技術はプロに並ぶ」(かれのぎじゅつはプロにならぶ). The verb is commonly used in both literal and figurative contexts, and its meaning depends on the situation.

    Radical

    一

    Stroke Count

    8

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    6

    Frequency

    525

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji 並

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

    radical

    䒑

    Meaning

    Herbs

    radical

    业

    Meaning

    Business

    Radical Form Of

    業

並 As Part Of Other Kanji

This kanji appears as part of one other kanji:

    kanji

    普

    Meaning

    Universal, Widespread

Words Using 並

This kanji is used in 5 words:

    word

    並ぶ

    Meaning

    Equal, Lineup

    word

    並べる

    Meaning

    Line up, Arrange

    word

    並み

    Meaning

    Ordinary, Average

    word

    並び

    Meaning

    Line, Row

    word

    並木

    Meaning

    Tree lined

Kanji Related to 並 Through the Part 䒑

These 7 kanji contain the part 䒑 as well.

    kanji

    立

    Meaning

    Stand

    kanji

    首

    Meaning

    Neck

    kanji

    前

    Meaning

    Before, Front

    kanji

    業

    Meaning

    Business

    kanji

    従

    Meaning

    Follow, Obey

    kanji

    豆

    Meaning

    Beans

    kanji

    岡

    Meaning

    Hill

Kanji Related to 並 Through the Part 业

These 2 kanji contain the part 业 as well.

    kanji

    業

    Meaning

    Business

    kanji

    虚

    Meaning

    Empty, Void

Learn the Kanji 並

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What does 並 mean?

並 means 'Line' and 'Row'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Sixth Grade, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N2 exam.

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