Nihongo

Kanji Detail of 陪

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Basic Meaning

The kanji character primarily conveys the meaning of "to accompany," "to attend," or "to be present with." It implies being alongside someone, either physically or metaphorically, often in a supporting or assisting role. This can involve accompanying someone, assisting someone, or being in a state of being in proximity to someone.

Readings

・On-yomi (音読み): バイ (bai) ・Kun-yomi (訓読み): None, or rarely used as a standalone verb in modern Japanese.

Usage Examples

⚫︎ 陪審員 Translation: Juror ⚫︎ 陪席する Translation: To attend (a meeting/event) ⚫︎ 陪臣 Translation: Attendant; courtier

Origin and Formation

The kanji is a phono-semantic compound (形声文字). It combines the phonetic component (also pronounced "bai") with the semantic component , which means "hill" or "mound". The use of suggests a connection to the side of a raised structure, hinting at the idea of being alongside or accompanying. The phonetic component provides the sound, while the radical provides the general sense of being near something, giving the meaning of accompanying. The original form is not well documented.

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