What does kanji 冂 mean?

The primary meaning of kanji 冂 is upside-down box radical (no. 13).

How is kanji 冂 read?

The onyomi readings for kanji 冂 are キョウ, ケイ.

Example words that use kanji 冂 include 冂構え.

冂

Meaning

upside-down box radical (no. 13)

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まきがまえ

kanji radical 13 ("upside-down box")

5 reference sentences

冂は漢字で使われる部首の一つだ。

This form is one of the radicals used in kanji.

辞書では冂を十三番の部首として載せている。

The dictionary lists this form as radical number thirteen.

この字の外側の冂に注目してください。

Please pay attention to the outer component of this form in the character.

先生は冂を逆さの箱の形だと説明した。

The teacher explained this form as the shape of an upside-down box.

冂を含む字は形の違いに気をつけたい。

With characters containing this form, it is important to watch for shape differences.