N1
斤 meaning and readings
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Kanji
斤
N1
- Meaning
- axe, root (unit of weight)
- Onyomi
- キン
- Kunyomi
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- Formula
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Story
斤 is a pictograph derived from Ax blade (⺁) and handle (丅) and denotes axe, root (unit of weight).
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This kanji belongs to JLPT N1.
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