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What is the Kanji for 'Surpass' and 'Transcend'? | 超

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

The Japanese Kanji for 'Surpass' and 'Transcend' is 超.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Surpass, Transcend

    Reading

    kunyomi

    ko

    onyomiちょう

    chou

    Parts

    Run Seduce, Summon

    Example Word

    超える: exceed. The Japanese verb '超える (こえる)' means 'to exceed' or 'to go beyond'. It is used to describe surpassing a limit, boundary, or expectation. This verb can be applied in various contexts, such as physical boundaries, numerical limits, or abstract concepts. For example: The temperature exceeded 30 degrees「気温が30度を超えた」(きおんが30どをこえた). His skills exceed mine「彼のスキルは私を超えている」(かれのスキルはわたしをこえている). It can also be used metaphorically, as in 'to transcend' or 'to overcome'. Note that '超える' is often used with specific limits or thresholds, such as time, age, or quantity.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    12

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    8

    Frequency

    1369

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji

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

    kanji

    Meaning

    Run

    kanji

    Meaning

    Seduce, Summon

Words Using

This kanji is used in 3 words:

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    Meaning

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These 5 kanji contain the part 召 as well.

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    Meaning

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Learn the Kanji

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What does 超 mean?

超 means 'Surpass' and 'Transcend'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Junior Highschool, 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.