N3
最 meaning and readings
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Kanji
最
N3
- Meaning
- best, best
- Onyomi
- サイ
- Kunyomi
- もっと(も)
- Formula
- 最 = 日 + 耳 + 又。
Story
最 is analyzed as a combination of 日 (do it), 耳 (ears), 又 (hand) and denotes best, best.
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This kanji belongs to JLPT N3.
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