計 — Measure
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Common Japanese Words with 計 (Measure)
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To measure (計) out an image (画) of the future is to make a plan.
The verb form of measure (計) literally means to measure.
Frequently Asked Questions About 計 (Measure)
What is the best kanji mnemonic for 計 (Measure)?
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The Shibashi Japanese kanji mnemonic for 計 ("Measure", read as けい) is: The happy castle (はか) cake (けい) is so tall it needs a special scale to measure it. Using visual kanji mnemonics that combine the character's radicals, meaning, and reading into a single illustrated scene makes 計 effortless to recall.
What does the kanji 計 mean and how is it read in Japanese?
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The Japanese kanji 計 means "Measure". Its primary reading is けい (On'yomi: けい; Kun'yomi: はか). 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 計?
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Essential Japanese vocabulary words containing 計 include: 計画 (けいかく - to plan), 計る (はかる - to measure, to weigh, to survey).
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