Nihongo

Kanji Detail of 官

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Strokes:8
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Basic Meaning

The kanji primarily conveys the meaning of "government," "official," or "bureaucracy." It relates to official positions, administrative roles, and the structures of governance. It often implies authority, duty, and the public sector.

Readings

・On-yomi (音読み): カン ・Kun-yomi (訓読み): None, or very rare.

Usage Examples

⚫︎官僚 (かんりょう) Translation: Bureaucrat; government official. ⚫︎官邸 (かんてい) Translation: Official residence (e.g., of a prime minister). ⚫︎政府官報 (せいふかんぽう) Translation: Official government gazette.

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Origin and Formation

The kanji is a phono-semantic compound (形声文字 - けいせいもじ). The left side is , which is a radical that symbolizes a roof or a house. The right side is and , combined which depict a person or officials in a government building or house. Therefore, visually represents a building where officials are housed and working, implying the idea of a government office or a place of administration. The character's evolution reflects the development of government and administrative structures in ancient China.

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