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径
径 (readings: けい; Japanese kanji) means “diameter / path”. It is a Grade 4 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 4 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 直径 (diameter).
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円の直径を計る。
えんのちょっけいをはかる。I measure the diameter of the circle.
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Full details, readings & example
| Kanji | 径 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | diameter / path |
| Readings | けい |
| Grade | Grade 4 (Upper) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
| Example | 直径 (diameter) |
How to read 径
径 is read けい depending on the word.
Words with 径
- 直径ちょっけいđường kính
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Updated: 2026-08-09