官 — Government
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An official (官) who handles relations outside (外) through interaction (交) is a diplomat.
Frequently Asked Questions About 官 (Government)
What is the best kanji mnemonic for 官 (Government)?
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The Shibashi Japanese kanji mnemonic for 官 ("Government", read as かん) is: Genghis Khan (かん) doesn't look too happy as a government employee... Using visual kanji mnemonics that combine the character's radicals, meaning, and reading into a single illustrated scene makes 官 effortless to recall.
What does the kanji 官 mean and how is it read in Japanese?
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The Japanese kanji 官 means "Government". Its primary reading is かん (On'yomi: かん; 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 官?
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Essential Japanese vocabulary words containing 官 include: 外交官 (がいこうかん - diplomat).
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