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平
flat · even · peace · ordinary
N3On: へい、びょうKun: たいら、ひら
Memory Aid
This kanji visually represents a flat or level surface. The long top stroke suggests a horizon or a leveled plane, with two vertical strokes indicating a balanced foundation.
'Hei' — Imagine a large, flat **HEY**stack after it's been pressed down.
'Taira' — If your car gets a flat **TIRE**, the ground becomes level with the car.
Vocabulary
平和へいわpeace
平日へいじつweekday
平気へいきcalm, alright
平らたいらflat, level
平等びょうどうequality
Example Sentences
世界平和を願っています。
I wish for world peace.
毎週平日は忙しいです。
I am busy every weekday.
この道は平らで歩きやすいです。
This road is flat and easy to walk on.
彼はどんな時でも平気だ。
He is calm no matter what.