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へいきん
平均
noun, 'suru' verb
1. average; mean
2. balance; equilibrium
びょうどう
平等
'na' adjective, 'no' adjective, noun
equality; impartiality; evenness
げんぺい
源平
noun
Genji and Heike clans; two opposing sides
てんぴょう
天平
noun
Tempyou era (729.8.5-749.4.14); Tembyou era; Tenhei era
ひょうじょう
平調
noun
1. (in Japan) 3rd note of the ancient chromatic scale (approx. E)  (see also: 十二律, 太簇)
2. (in gagaku) scale similar to the Dorian mode on E  (see also: 律旋, 六調子)
ひらがな
平仮名
Most common form: ひら仮名
noun
hiragana; cursive Japanese syllabary used primarily for native Japanese words (esp. function words, inflections, etc.)  (see also: 片仮名; often written with kana only)
だんびら
段平
noun
broadsword; sword
たい
平
ら
'na' adjective, noun
flatness; level; smooth; calm; plain; sitting tailor fashion
きんぴらごぼう
金平牛蒡
noun
chopped burdock root (and sometimes carrot) cooked in sugar and soy sauce  (often written with kana only)
たいら
平
か
'na' adjective, noun
level; just; peaceful
にほんだいら
日本平
noun
Nihon Plain
へだい
平鯛
noun
silver sea bream (Sparus sarba)  (often written with kana only)

The Kanji: 平 (Hei / Byō / Taira)

The kanji 平 primarily means "flat," "peace," or "ordinary." Visually, it symbolizes balanced scales, representing calmness and evenness.

Common Words & Examples:

  1. 平和 (heiwa) - Peace

    • 世界平和を願う。 (We wish for world peace.)

  2. 平ら (taira) - Flat/Level

    • 平らな道を歩く。 (I walk on a flat road.)

  3. 平均 (heikin) - Average

    • 平均点を計算する。 (Calculate the average score.)

  4. 平日 (heijitsu) - Weekday

    • 平日は仕事だ。 (I work on weekdays.)

In summary, 平 is a fundamental kanji representing concepts of flatness, peace, and commonality in Japanese life.


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