Here's a study on 略
| The Kanji in Question | meaning / readings | Info |
| 略 | 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 |
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| 略式 | Reading: りゃくしき ryakushiki Meaning: informal, simplified |
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By
Clay & Yumi Boutwell
Last updated:
Friday, March 17, 2000