Nihongo

Kanji Detail of 行

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Basic Meaning

The kanji primarily conveys the idea of "to go," "to do," "to carry out," or "to move." It suggests action, movement, or the process of something taking place. It's a fundamental character representing action and progression.

Readings

・On-yomi (音読み): ⚫︎ コウ (kō) ⚫︎ ギョウ (gyō) ⚫︎ アン (an) - Rare, used in specific contexts. ・Kun-yomi (訓読み): ⚫︎ いく (iku) - to go ⚫︎ おこなう (okonau) - to do, to perform, to carry out

Usage Examples

⚫︎ 旅行 (りょこう - ryokō) Translation: Travel ⚫︎ 銀行 (ぎんこう - ginkō) Translation: Bank ⚫︎ 行動 (こうどう - kōdō) Translation: Action, conduct

Origin and Formation

The kanji is a pictograph. It originally depicted a crossroads, representing a place where roads meet, and thus, where movement and going in different directions were possible. Over time, the form evolved from the original depiction, but the core meaning of "to go" or "to move" remained.

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