N1
匠 meaning and readings
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Kanji
匠
N1
- Meaning
- craftsman, technician, woodworker
- Onyomi
- ショウ
- Kunyomi
- -
- Formula
- 匠 = 匚 + 斤。
Story
匠 is analyzed as a combination of 匚 (woodworking tool box for storing axes), 斤 (ax) and denotes craftsman, technician, woodworker.
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This kanji belongs to JLPT N1.
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