Kanji
N1 9 strokes Grade 8 freq #1555

erect, frame, mount, support, shelf

On'yomi (音読み)

Kun'yomi (訓読み)

Radical (部首)

tree ki

Others with this radical

On'yomi compounds (音読み)

fictitious; imaginary
cross (for crucifixion); the Cross (of Christ)
elevated (structure); overhead
overhead power line; aerial wiring
rack; mount
stretcher; litter
construction; building
bridge-building; bridge construction
bookshelf; bookcase

Example sentences

You say Nessie is an imaginary being, but I think she exists.

All the events described in this story are imaginary.

It is as if he is carrying his cross all by himself.

The priest made the sign of the cross.