N5
空 meaning and readings
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Kanji
空
N5
- Meaning
- empty space, empty
- Onyomi
- クウ
- Kunyomi
- そら、から、あ(ける)、あ(く)
- Formula
- 空 = 穴 + 工。
Story
空 is analyzed as a combination of 穴 (hole), 工 (craftsman ball) and denotes empty space, empty.
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This kanji belongs to JLPT N5.
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