Meaning

Primary

Average

Alternative

Mean

Word Type

noun, verbal noun

Explanation

Something that's flat and equal to everything around it, all those flat things around it, are average. They're the mean (same as average).

Reading

へいきん
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Context Sentences

2014年のセンター試験の平均点が出ました。

The average grade for 2014’s National Center Test for University Admissions was revealed.

Kanji Composition