Memory phrase for the Kanji: 径


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Meaning

diameter

Pronunciation

KEI

Explanation

Left: to go , right: vertical (A hand is vertically above the ground .)

Mnemonic

Go (at a wheel) with your hand from the ground vertically upwards to measure the: diameter.

Radicals

to walkRadical gyounin This is the half form of gyougamae
earthground, soil
verticalThis radical comprises the ground/earth and above a hand , to show "vertical". (For vertical itself this kanji 縦 [たて] is used.)
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Vocabulary

 半径  はんけい  radius
 直径  ちょっけい  diameter
 径線  けいせん  diameter

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