What does kanji mean?
Kanji means (uncountable) The system of writing Japanese using Chinese characters..
Kanji
/ˈkænd͡ʒi/ · noun
Meaning
(uncountable) The system of writing Japanese using Chinese characters..
Definitions by Sense
- (uncountable) The system of writing Japanese using Chinese characters.
- Any individual Chinese character as used in the Japanese language.
- A North Indian fermented drink made with beetroot, black mustard seeds, carrots etc.
- Drink made from sugarcane vinegar.
- Rice gruel made by fermentation of rice and tastes sour.
Example Sentences
Japanese is written in a mixture of kanji and kana.
I know about a thousand kanji.
Synonyms for kanji
Antonyms for kanji
Related Words
Word Forms
- kanji
- kanjis
- Kanji
Usage Notes
Choose a synonym only when it preserves the intended meaning, tone, and grammar of the full sentence.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for kanji?
The closest synonym depends on the sentence and intended sense.
What is the opposite of kanji?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use kanji in a sentence?
Japanese is written in a mixture of kanji and kana.
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