N1

meaning and readings

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Kanji

N1
Meaning
side by side, side by side, encompass
Onyomi
ヘイ
Kunyomi
あわ(せる)
Formula
併 = 亻 + 并。

Story

併 is analyzed as a combination of 亻 (person), 并 (two people standing side by side) and denotes side by side, side by side, encompass.

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This kanji belongs to JLPT N1.

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