平 — Flat
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When things are not (不) flat (fair) (平), you might voice a complaint.
Flat (平) expressed as an adjective, flat/level.
When the public (公) gets a flat (even) (平) deal, that's true fairness.
Frequently Asked Questions About 平 (Flat)
What is the best kanji mnemonic for 平 (Flat)?
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The Shibashi Japanese kanji mnemonic for 平 ("Flat", read as へい) is: Just Fabio (びょう) and a Hindu yogi (ひょう) tiger (たい), playing next to bales of hay (へい) on a flat seesaw... Using visual kanji mnemonics that combine the character's radicals, meaning, and reading into a single illustrated scene makes 平 effortless to recall.
What does the kanji 平 mean and how is it read in Japanese?
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The Japanese kanji 平 means "Flat". Its primary reading is へい (On'yomi: へい, ひょう, びょう; Kun'yomi: たい). 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 平?
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Essential Japanese vocabulary words containing 平 include: 不平 (ふへい - complaint, discontent, dissatisfaction), 平ら (たいら - flatness, level, smooth, calm, plain), 公平 (こうへい - fairness, impartial, justice).
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