N1
既 meaning and readings
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Kanji
既
N1
- Meaning
- already, before
- Onyomi
- キ
- Kunyomi
- すで(に)
- Formula
- 既 = 皀 + 旡。
Story
既 shows 皀 and 旡 together, and means 'already, before'.
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This kanji belongs to JLPT N1.
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