桁
digit; beam
Kanji 2000
digit; beam
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Synopsis
Learn to talk about single-digit temperatures and being "off by an order of magnitude." Discover creative interpretations of "beam," including one in your face; see what distinguishes those born in Showa 1–9; and learn to read warnings on low overpasses before crashing into one! Find out how the abacus, wells, sailboats, and kimono patterns all relate to our kanji!
Revision history:
Feb. 21, 2022:
- p. 2, Etymology Box: Added a Henshall etymology.
- p. 13: Added a link to the Kanshudo games.
Jan. 26, 2018: Originally published.
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