N1
窮 meaning and readings
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Kanji
窮
N1
- Meaning
- reach the limit, be in need
- Onyomi
- キュウ
- Kunyomi
- きわ(める)、きわ(まる)
- Formula
- 窮 = 穴 + 身 + 弓。
Story
窮 is analyzed as a combination of 穴 (entrance to the cave), 身 (body), 弓 (bony body) and denotes reach the limit, be in need.
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This kanji belongs to JLPT N1.
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