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What is the Kanji for 'Map'? | 図

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

The Japanese Kanji for 'Map' is 図.

    kanji

    図

    Meaning

    Map

    Reading

    kunyomiはか

    haka

    onyomiと

    to

    ず

    zu

    Parts

    斗Ladle, Dipper 囗Box

    Example Word

    図書館: library. The Japanese noun '図書館 (としょかん)' refers to a 'library', a place where books, magazines, and other materials are kept for reading, studying, or borrowing. It is a common word used in everyday conversation and formal contexts. For example: I went to the library「図書館に行きました」(としょかんにいきました). The library is quiet「図書館は静かです」(としょかんはしずかです). This word is often used in combination with other words to specify the type of library, such as 'public library' (公立図書館, こうりつとしょかん) or 'university library' (大学図書館, だいがくとしょかん).

    Radical

    囗

    Stroke Count

    7

    JLPT

    N4

    Grade

    2

    Frequency

    576

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji 図

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

    kanji

    斗

    Meaning

    Ladle, Dipper

    radical

    囗

    Meaning

    Box

Words Using 図

This kanji is used in 9 words:

    word

    意図

    Meaning

    Intention

    word

    図書

    Meaning

    Books

    word

    合図

    Meaning

    Signal

    word

    地図

    Meaning

    Map

    word

    図表

    Meaning

    Diagram, Chart

    word

    図書館

    Meaning

    Library

    word

    図

    Meaning

    Diagram

    word

    図書室

    Meaning

    Library

    word

    図る

    Meaning

    Measure, Plan

Kanji Related to 図 Through the Part 斗

These 3 kanji contain the part 斗 as well.

    kanji

    科

    Meaning

    Section, Department

    kanji

    斜

    Meaning

    Slanting, Diagonal

    kanji

    料

    Meaning

    Materials, Fee

Kanji Related to 図 Through the Part 囗

These 8 kanji contain the part 囗 as well.

    kanji

    面

    Meaning

    Face, Surface

    kanji

    圏

    Meaning

    Sphere, Range

    kanji

    囚

    Meaning

    Prisoner, Criminal

    kanji

    団

    Meaning

    Group, Association

    kanji

    固

    Meaning

    Hard

    kanji

    困

    Meaning

    Trouble, Distress

    kanji

    吟

    Meaning

    Recite, Recital

    kanji

    吹

    Meaning

    Breathe out, Blow

Learn the Kanji 図

Let's make sure you fully understand this kanji.

What does 図 mean?

図 means 'Map'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Second Grade, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N4 exam.

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