Nihongo

Kanji Detail of 稜

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Basic Meaning

The kanji generally refers to an edge, a corner, or a ridge, particularly a sharp or defined one. It conveys a sense of a distinct line or boundary where two surfaces meet, often at an angle. It can also describe a prominent or projecting feature.

Readings

・On-yomi (音読み): リョウ (ryou) ・Kun-yomi (訓読み): かど (kado) - corner, edge

Usage Examples

⚫︎稜線 Translation: ridgeline; skyline ⚫︎多角形 Translation: edges of a polygon ⚫︎稜角 Translation: dihedral angle; corner angle

Origin and Formation

The kanji is a 形声文字 (keisei moji), a phono-semantic compound character. The left side is 禾(kome, rice plant), which provides the meaning. The right side is 夌 (ryou), which provides the sound. Together, they depict a sharp edge or corner, like the edge of a rice field or a field divided by ridges.

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