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开open (simplified form)kanji family

开 is the open (simplified form) component. Explore the 9 kanji that use it — compare their structure, readings, meanings, and example vocabulary on the map. It is the form 開 takes inside another kanji.

発departure, dischargeJLPT N4 研polish, study ofJLPT N4 開open, unfoldJLPT N4 形shape, formJLPT N3 型mould, typeJLPT N2 瓶bottle, vialJLPT N2 刑punish, penaltyJLPT N1 併join, get togetherJLPT N1 塀fence, wallJLPT N1

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