What does kanji 節 mean?

The primary meaning of kanji 節 is node.

How is kanji 節 read?

The kunyomi readings for kanji 節 are ふし, -ぶし, のっと; the onyomi readings are セツ, セチ.

Kanji 節 is taught in Jōyō Grade 4.

The main radical for kanji 節 is 竹.

JōyōJLPT N1Kanken 1 / Pre-Level 1

節

Meaning

node

node, season, period, occasion, verse, clause, stanza, honor, joint, knuckle, knob, knot, tune, melody

Stroke Order

Variant: 節 (Kyūjitai) , 节 (Itaiji) • Old form: 節[4] • Added to Jōyō: 1946

5 reference sentences

竹の節がはっきり見える。

The nodes on the bamboo are clearly visible.

今は忙しい節だ。

This is a busy period right now.

その節には雨が多い。

It rains a lot in that season.

会長に会った節に、お礼を伝えた。

When I met the chairperson, I expressed my thanks.

この歌の第二節が好きです。

I like the second verse of this song.

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