Nihongo

Kanji Detail of 晏

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Basic Meaning

The kanji character primarily conveys the meaning of "peaceful," "calm," or "late" (referring to the late afternoon or evening). It suggests a sense of tranquility, serenity, and a slowing down of activity. It can also imply a late or delayed time.

Readings

・On-yomi (音読み): アン (an) ・Kun-yomi (訓読み): None commonly used.

Usage Examples

⚫︎ 晏安 Translation: peace and tranquility; peacefulness ⚫︎ 晏起 Translation: rising late; getting up late ⚫︎ 晏然 Translation: calmly; peacefully

Origin and Formation

The kanji is a phono-semantic compound (形声文字). It combines the phonetic component (an - meaning "peace" or "calm") with the radical (hi - meaning "sun"). The combination suggests the sun in a state of , that is, when it is low in the sky, during late afternoon or evening. This association with the setting sun further reinforces the meaning of calmness and the passing of time, as well as the meaning of "late". The character's form has remained relatively consistent over time.

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