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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

    巻Scroll 囗Box

    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

    12

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    7

    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:

    kanji

    巻

    Meaning

    Scroll

    radical

    囗

    Meaning

    Box

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

    面

    Meaning

    Face, Surface

    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

    kanji

    図

    Meaning

    Map

Learn the Kanji 圏

Let's make sure you fully understand this kanji.

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.

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