Nihongo

Kanji Detail of 帆

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Basic Meaning

The kanji primarily represents a "sail," the fabric used to catch wind and propel a ship or boat. This character embodies the concept of harnessing the wind's power for navigation.

Readings

・On-yomi (音読み): - はん (han) ・Kun-yomi (訓読み): - ほ (ho)

Usage Examples

⚫︎帆船(はんせん) Translation: sailing ship ⚫︎帆を上げる(ほをあげる) Translation: to raise the sail ⚫︎帆柱(ほばしら) Translation: mast (of a ship)

Origin and Formation

The kanji is a pictograph. It depicts a ship's sail. The left side represents a piece of cloth, and the right side represents the wind. Originally, the character looked more like the shape of a sail catching the wind. Over time, it evolved into its current form. The visual element directly reflects its core meaning, a sail.

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