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丬split wood (left)kanji family

丬 is the split wood (left) component. Explore the 5 kanji that use it — compare their structure, readings, meanings, and example vocabulary on the map. It is the form 爿 takes inside another kanji.

Kangxi radical 90

状status quo, conditionsJLPT N3 寝lie down, sleepJLPT N3 装attire, dressJLPT N2 壮robust, manhoodJLPT N1 荘villa, innJLPT N1

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