What does the kanji 界 mean?

The kanji 界 (kai) means "world, boundary". It is a JLPT N4 character.

"kai" is written with the kanji 界, meaning "world, boundary". Its readings are onyomi (Chinese-derived) かい (kai). It is a JLPT N4 character.

How do you write the kanji 界?

Write 界 ("world") by following the correct stroke order. Use the interactive, step-by-step stroke order animation on this page to practise each stroke in sequence and build muscle memory.

What are the readings of 界?

界 has these readings: onyomi (Chinese-derived) かい (kai).

界“world” Kanjikai

JLPT N4

How to write 界

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Meaning and readings

Meaning

world, boundary

Onyomi (音読み)

かい kai

Chinese reading

Kunyomi (訓読み)

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Japanese reading

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界“world” Kanjikai

How to write 界

Meaning and readings

Meaning

Onyomi (音読み)

Kunyomi (訓読み)

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