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Kanji for Balance
Japanese has more than one kanji connected to “balance”: 均、衡. Each has its own feeling. Compare their meanings, readings and the names they appear in.
balance
Even and fair.
7 strokes On reading キン (kin) Kun reading ならす (narasu) JLPT N2
Dictionary meanings: level, average
Readings used for names on Nazuke: kin
In Japan it appears in about 70 given names in the JMnedict name dictionary, mostly in boys’ names.
balance
Balance and fairness.
16 strokes On reading コウ (kou) JLPT N1
Dictionary meanings: equilibrium, measuring rod, scale
Readings used for names on Nazuke: kou
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