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The Kanji Archive: Ryaku

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The Kanji in Question meaning / readings Info
Readings: りゃく ryaku
Meaning: abbreviation; ommision, brief
While this kanji's primary meaning is to abbreviate, it is also used in words like, pillage, invasion, and tactics.

First let's look at its basic meaning: (to abbreviate)

The Kanji in Question meaning / readings Examples:
略称 Reading: りゃくしょう ryakushou
Meaning: abbreviation
 
略式 Reading:   りゃくしき ryakushiki
Meaning: informal, simplified
 

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Clay & Yumi Boutwell

Last updated:
Friday, March 17, 2000