Nihongo

Kanji Detail of 会

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Strokes:6
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Basic Meaning

The kanji character primarily conveys the meaning of "to meet," "to gather," "to assemble," or "to convene." It suggests coming together, either physically or conceptually, of people, ideas, or things. It emphasizes the act of meeting, the place of meeting, or the result of the meeting, such as an organization or association.

Readings

・On-yomi (音読み): カイ (kai) ・Kun-yomi (訓読み): あ(う) (a(u))

Usage Examples

⚫︎ 会社 (kaisha) Translation: Company ⚫︎ 会議 (kaigi) Translation: Meeting, conference ⚫︎ 会う (au) Translation: To meet; to see (someone)

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Origin and Formation

The kanji is a phono-semantic compound (形声文字). The upper part represents the meaning, and it depicts a cover or lid, symbolizing something being covered or enclosed. The lower part is related to the sound and represents "mouth" or "to speak." It initially suggested a gathering or meeting under a roof or in an enclosed space. Over time, the meaning evolved to encompass the idea of assembling, meeting, and association.

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