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範

pattern, example, model

JLPTN1StatusJōyō · secondary schoolFrequencyTop 2,000Strokes15

Readings

On'yomi

  • ハン

Kun'yomi

—

Nanori

  • のり

Meaning

範 centers on a standard or mold that shapes behavior: a pattern to follow, an example to imitate, or a model that sets boundaries.

Most common words using 範

20 of 92
  • 範囲はんい
    N3

    extent; scope; sphere; range; span

  • 広範囲こうはんい

    extensive; vast range; wide scope

  • 規範きはん
    N1

    model; standard; pattern; norm; criterion; example

  • 模範もはん
    N1

    exemplar; model; example; pattern

  • 範疇はんちゅう

    category

  • 師範しはん

    instructor (esp. of martial or traditional arts); teacher; master; coach

  • 範はん

    example; model

  • 広範こうはん

    wide; extensive; comprehensive; far-reaching; widespread

  • 典範てんぱん

    model; standard; law

  • 師範代しはんだい

    assistant instructor

  • 師範学校しはんがっこう

    normal school (Japan; 1872-1947); teachers' training college

  • 模範的もはんてき
    N1

    exemplary

  • 下位範疇化かいはんちゅうか

    subcategorization; subcategorisation

  • 下位範疇化原理かいはんちゅうかげんり

    subcategorization principle; subcategorisation principle

  • 下位範疇化素性かいはんちゅうかそせい

    subcategorization feature; subcategorisation feature

  • 二重規範にじゅうきはん

    double standard

  • 交際範囲こうさいはんい

    circle of acquaintance

  • 儀範ぎはん

    precedent; model

  • 出題範囲しゅつだいはんい

    coverage of an exam; what an exam covers

  • 勢力範囲せいりょくはんい

    sphere of influence

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Study

Etymology

範 combines 竹 (bamboo) with a lower component that historically relates to a mold or model. The bamboo top suggests a bamboo frame or pattern used as a guide.

Meaning mnemonic

The bamboo top 竹 suggests a woven bamboo pattern or template. The lower part looks like a cart 車 with a seal 㔾, as if a cart follows a fixed track: a model for others to follow.

Reading mnemonic

For ハン, imagine a master craftsman named Han who carves a perfect bamboo pattern: Han -> ハン, and everyone uses his model.