What is the Kanji for 'Sphere' and 'Range'? | 圏

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

The Japanese Kanji for 'Sphere' and 'Range' is 圏.

kanji

圏

Meaning

Sphere, Range

Reading

onyomiけん

ken

Parts

囗Box 巻Scroll

Example Word

圏: sphere or region. The Japanese suffix '圏 (けん)' is used to denote a sphere, region, or area, often in a geographical, cultural, or conceptual sense. It is commonly attached to nouns to specify a particular area or domain. For example: the economic sphere「経済圏」(けいざいけん). The metropolitan area「首都圏」(しゅとけん). The influence sphere「影響圏」(えいきょうけん). This suffix is versatile and can be used in various contexts to describe boundaries or areas of influence.

Radical

囗

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

2004

Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji 圏

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

radical

囗

Meaning

Box

kanji

巻

Meaning

Scroll

Words Using 圏

This kanji is used in 1 word:

word

圏

Meaning

Sphere, Region

Kanji Related to 圏 Through the Part 囗

These 8 kanji contain the part 囗 as well.

kanji

図

Meaning

Map

kanji

困

Meaning

Trouble, Distress

kanji

吹

Meaning

Breathe out, Blow

kanji

団

Meaning

Group, Association

kanji

面

Meaning

Face, Surface

kanji

固

Meaning

Hard

kanji

囚

Meaning

Prisoner, Criminal

kanji

吟

Meaning

Recite, Recital

Learn the Kanji 圏

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What does 圏 mean?

圏 means 'Sphere' and 'Range'.

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.