Memory phrase for the Kanji: 平


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Meaning flat, plain, common

Pronunciation

HEI, BYŌ
hiratai, taira

Explanation

Image of a balance

Mnemonic


 
A scale is commonly placed on a flat level (so that both sides are on the same height).

Radicals

flat, plain
dryThe radical hoshi stands for dry and looks like a drying rail/stand.
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 Vocabulary

平たい ひらたい  flat, even, plain
平均 へいきん  average, mean, equilibrium,.balance
平ら たいら  flatness, smooth, plain
平和 へいわ  peace, harmony
平等 びょうどう  equality, evenness, impartiality
平仮名 ひらがな  hiragana, 47 syllables alphabet
水平線 すいへいせん  horizon (on water)
地平線 ちへいせん  horizon (on land)
平野 へいや  plain, open field

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