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“left-hand radical” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajihen

Example

この漢字の偏は何ですか？ko no kan ji no hen wa nan de su ka

What is the left-hand radical of this kanji?

Illustration for 偏 (left-hand radical)

How to say “left-hand radical” in Japanese

“Left-hand radical” in Japanese is 偏 (hen).

Describes the left-side part of a kanji that helps form its structure and may convey a related meaning.

Full entry for 偏: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 偏

漢字の偏は、左側に置かれます。kan ji no hen wa hidari gawa ni o ka re ma su

A kanji's left-hand radical is placed on the left.

Tips for using 偏

  • In Japanese kanji dictionaries, 偏 (hen, "left-hand component") describes a left-side part, whereas 部首 (bushu, "radical") is the component used as the dictionary's organizing key.

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