範
pattern, example, model
Readings
On'yomi
- ハン
Kun'yomi
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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
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.