N1
既 meaning and readings
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Kanji
既
N1
- Meaning
- already, already, before
- Onyomi
- キ
- Kunyomi
- すで(に)
- Formula
- 既 = 皀 + 旡。
Story
既 is analyzed as a combination of 皀 (tableware with food), 旡 (A person who turns his head back while sitting down) and denotes already, already, before.
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This kanji belongs to JLPT N1.
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