Nihongo

Kanji Detail of 全

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Basic Meaning

The kanji 全 generally conveys the meaning of "whole," "complete," "entire," or "all." It implies something that is not partial or divided but rather encompasses everything. It can also suggest an absence of defects or a state of being perfect.

Readings

・On-yomi (音読み): ゼン (zen) ・Kun-yomi (訓読み): まった(く) (mattaku)

Usage Examples

⚫︎ 全部 Translation: All, the whole part ⚫︎ 安全 Translation: Safety, security ⚫︎ 完全 Translation: Perfect, complete

Origin and Formation

The kanji 全 is a pictograph. It depicts a person (人, representing a human) enclosed within a boundary. The boundary symbolizes completeness and wholeness, indicating that the person is entirely within a given space or condition. The character has evolved over time, but the core idea of "whole" or "complete" remains central to its meaning.

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