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Kanji Detail of 巨

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Basic Meaning

The kanji "巨" (きょ) primarily conveys the meaning of "huge," "giant," "enormous," or "large." It suggests something of considerable size or scale. It can also imply something important or significant due to its grand scale.

Readings

・On-yomi (音読み): キョ ・Kun-yomi (訓読み): おお-きい (ō-kī) - Although not commonly used independently, it's related to the adjective for "big" or "large".

Usage Examples

⚫︎ 巨人(きょじん) Translation: giant; giant person ⚫︎ 巨額(きょがく) Translation: huge sum; enormous amount ⚫︎ 巨木(きょぼく) Translation: giant tree; huge tree

Origin and Formation

The kanji "巨" is a pictographic character. It depicts a large, outstretched hand or arm. This imagery is then used to suggest the concept of "large" or "huge." The character's form has evolved over time, but the underlying idea of a powerful, large form remains.

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