機 — Machine
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Common Japanese Words with 機 (Machine)
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A jet machine (機) is a jet aeroplane.
An organizational machine (機) that operates a vital gateway (関) is an institution/facility.
Frequently Asked Questions About 機 (Machine)
What is the best kanji mnemonic for 機 (Machine)?
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The Shibashi Japanese kanji mnemonic for 機 ("Machine", read as き) is: Somehow the Manhattan (はた) kimono (き) workshop relies on just one machine... Using visual kanji mnemonics that combine the character's radicals, meaning, and reading into a single illustrated scene makes 機 effortless to recall.
What does the kanji 機 mean and how is it read in Japanese?
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The Japanese kanji 機 means "Machine". Its primary reading is き (On'yomi: き; Kun'yomi: はた). 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 機?
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Essential Japanese vocabulary words containing 機 include: ジェット機 (じぇっとき - jet aeroplane), 機関 (きかん - institution, organization, facility).
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