N3
第 meaning and readings
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Kanji
第
N3
- Meaning
- prefix indicating order
- Onyomi
- ダイ
- Kunyomi
- -
- Formula
- 第 = 𥫗 + 弟。
Story
第 is analyzed as a combination of 𥫗 (bamboo), 弟 (tree branches tied together with rope) and denotes prefix indicating order.
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This kanji belongs to JLPT N3.
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