N1
貫 meaning and readings
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Kanji
貫
N1
- Meaning
- pierce
- Onyomi
- カン
- Kunyomi
- つらぬ(く)
- Formula
- 貫 = 毌 + 貝。
Story
貫 is analyzed as a combination of 毌 (an iron rod threaded into a board), 貝 (money, wealth) and denotes pierce.
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This kanji belongs to JLPT N1.
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