N3
的 meaning and readings
This page brings together the meaning, readings, radical or component hints, formula, and short story for one kanji so you can move straight into review.
Kanji
的
N3
- Meaning
- Target, target, enemy (suffix indicating tendency/character/state)
- Onyomi
- テキ
- Kunyomi
- まと
- Formula
- 的 = 白 + 勺。
Story
的 is analyzed as a combination of 白 (white), 勺 (arrow hitting the middle of the target) and denotes Target, target, enemy (suffix indicating tendency/character/state).
Continue with study
This kanji belongs to JLPT N3.
Recommended cumulative chapter: 1–50 cumulative review
More kanji in this level
Looking at other N3 kanji together makes it easier to group meanings and readings.