N2
延 meaning and readings
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Kanji
延
N2
- Meaning
- extend, delay
- Onyomi
- エン
- Kunyomi
- の(びる)、の(ばす)、の(べる)
- Formula
- 延 = 廴 + 一 + 止。
Story
延 is analyzed as a combination of 廴 (road), 一 (the appearance of slow steps), 止 (foot) and denotes extend, delay.
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This kanji belongs to JLPT N2.
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