図 — Diagram, Map
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A diagram (図) of the earth (地) is a map.
The kanji for diagram (図) can also mean a figure or drawing.
If it's not (不) in the diagram (plan) (図), it happens suddenly or unexpectedly.
Frequently Asked Questions About 図 (Diagram, Map)
What is the best kanji mnemonic for 図 (Diagram, Map)?
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The Shibashi Japanese kanji mnemonic for 図 ("Diagram, Map", read as ず) is: To get to the secret zoo (ず) at the top (と) of the mountain, you may need a map... Using visual kanji mnemonics that combine the character's radicals, meaning, and reading into a single illustrated scene makes 図 effortless to recall.
What does the kanji 図 mean and how is it read in Japanese?
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The Japanese kanji 図 means "Diagram, Map". Its primary reading is ず (On'yomi: ず, と; Kun'yomi: —). Our Japanese kanji mnemonics tie the reading directly into the visual story so you remember both the meaning and pronunciation together.
What are common Japanese words and compounds with 図?
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Essential Japanese vocabulary words containing 図 include: 地図 (ちず - map), 図 (ず - figure (e.g. Fig 1), drawing, picture, illustration), 不図 (ふと - suddenly; casually; accidentally; incidentally; unexpectedly; unintentionally).
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