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What is the Kanji for 'Model' and 'Pattern'? | 範

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

The Japanese Kanji for 'Model' and 'Pattern' is 範.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Model, Pattern

    Reading

    onyomiはん

    han

    Parts

    Bamboo (竹)Car

    Example Word

    規範: norm. The Japanese noun '規範 (きはん)' refers to a standard, norm, or model that serves as a guideline for behavior, thought, or judgment. It is often used in contexts related to social, ethical, or professional standards. For example: Society has its own norms「社会にはその規範がある」(しゃかいにはそのきはんがある). We must follow the norms of the workplace「職場の規範に従わなければならない」(しょくばのきはんにしたがわなければならない). The word can also imply a sense of authority or a benchmark that is widely accepted within a community or group.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    15

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    7

    Frequency

    1136

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji

If you visually break down this kanji, you can see it is made up of 3 parts:

    radical

    Meaning

    Bamboo

    Radical Form Of

    kanji

    Meaning

    Car

    component

Words Using

This kanji is used in 3 words:

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 18 kanji contain the part ⺮ as well.

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    Calculate

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    Meaning

    Simplicity

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    Meaning

    Token, Symbol

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    Ordinal number

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    Meaning

    Equal

    kanji

    Meaning

    Laugh

    kanji

    Meaning

    Brush

    kanji

    Meaning

    Pipe, Cylinder

    kanji

    Meaning

    Pipe

    kanji

    Meaning

    Season, Node

    kanji

    Meaning

    Plan, Policy

    kanji

    Meaning

    Build, Fabricate

    kanji

    Meaning

    Enroll, Register

    kanji

    Meaning

    Muscle, Tendon

    kanji

    Meaning

    Box

    kanji

    Meaning

    Item, Counter for articles

    kanji

    Meaning

    Chopsticks

    kanji

    Meaning

    Cage, Basket

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 20 kanji contain the part 車 as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Lightly

    kanji

    Meaning

    Revolve

    kanji

    Meaning

    Take along

    kanji

    Meaning

    Compare, Contrast

    kanji

    Meaning

    Warehouse

    kanji

    Meaning

    Transport

    kanji

    Meaning

    Wheel, Ring

    kanji

    Meaning

    Eaves, House counter

    kanji

    Meaning

    Dry

    kanji

    Meaning

    Army

    kanji

    Meaning

    Trunk, Main

    kanji

    Meaning

    Beat, Strike

    kanji

    Meaning

    Fellow, Comrade

    kanji

    Meaning

    Load, Publish

    kanji

    Meaning

    Soft

    kanji

    Meaning

    Camp, Battle formation

    kanji

    Meaning

    Track, Rut

    kanji

    Meaning

    Axle, Axis

    kanji

    Meaning

    Control, Linchpin

    kanji

    Meaning

    Slice

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 4 kanji contain the part 㔾 as well.

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    Meaning

    Dangerous

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    Meaning

    Crime

    kanji

    Meaning

    Misfortune, Unlucky

    kanji

    Meaning

    Wide, Spread out

Learn the Kanji

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What does 範 mean?

範 means 'Model' and 'Pattern'.

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.