Onyomi 音読み

Kunyomi 訓読み

Explanation

Area, vicinity

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Kanji Story

Imagine standing on the outskirts of a town, looking towards the area in front of you. You see a border represented by the horizontal line, and the landscape stretching out in the vicinity. This kanji symbolizes the concept of 'area' or 'vicinity'.

Frequency in JLPT exams

The kanji '辺' appears frequently in JLPT materials, especially at the N2 level. Understanding its meaning and readings is beneficial for both kanji and reading comprehension sections of the exam.

Example Sentences

• 辺りには美しい自然がたくさんあります。

  There are many beautiful natural surroundings in the area.

  あたりにはうつくしいしぜんがたくさんあります。

  atari niwa utsukushii shizen ga takusan arimasu.

  Pronunciation

• この辺りには観光地がたくさんあります。

  There are many tourist spots around this area.

  このあたりにはかんこうちがたくさんあります。

  kono atari niwa kankouchi ga takusan arimasu.

  Pronunciation

• 海辺でのんびりするのは最高です。

  Relaxing by the seaside is the best.

  うみべでのんびりするのはさいこうです。

  umibe de nonbiri suru no wa saikou desu.

  Pronunciation

Notes and Tips for JLPT students

• The kanji '辺' is commonly used to represent 'area' or 'vicinity', and it is important to understand its meaning and readings for the JLPT.
• Pay attention to the correct usage of '辺' in context, as it can have different nuances depending on the situation.
• Practicing writing the kanji will help in both reading and writing sections of the JLPT.

Usage in Japanese Names

• Surnames like '辺見' (Henmi) or '辺野古' (Hennoko) use the kanji '辺'. It can represent the person's ancestral area or vicinity.