N2
乾 meaning and readings
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Kanji
乾
N2
- Meaning
- dry up
- Onyomi
- カン
- Kunyomi
- かわ(く)、かわ(かす)
- Formula
- 乾 = 𠦝 + 乞。
Story
乾 shows 𠦝 and 乞) together, and means 'dry up'.
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This kanji belongs to JLPT N2.
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