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step / goingkanji family

彳 is the step / going component. Explore the 23 kanji that use it — compare their structure, readings, meanings, and example vocabulary on the map.

Kangxi radical 60

behind, backJLPT N5waitJLPT N4duty, warJLPT N3he, thatJLPT N3on foot, juniorJLPT N3gain, getJLPT N3honorable, manipulateJLPT N3rhythm, lawJLPT N2restore, return toJLPT N2journey, travelJLPT N1subjugate, attack the rebelliousJLPT N1diameter, pathJLPT N1gradually, slowlyJLPT N1accompany, obeyJLPT N1sequential, followJLPT N1delicate, minutenessJLPT N1benevolence, virtueJLPT N1indications, signJLPT N1perform, completeJLPT N1penetrate, clearJLPT N1vertical, lengthJLPT N1penal, chastiseJLPT N1capsize, coverJLPT N1

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