Meaning

Primary

Edge

Alternatives

End, Corner

Word Type

noun

Explanation

The kanji and the word are exactly the same. That means they share meanings as well. This refers to a literal edge, not a figurative one.

refers to the edge or end of something, like the edge of a table, the far end of a bridge, or even the corner of a page.

Reading

はし
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

Since this word is made up of a single kanji, it probably uses the kun'yomi reading. You did not learn this reading, so here's a mnemonic to help you to remember:

If you're on edge, just eat some hash (はし) browns to feel better! And if you're going to the edge of the world, hash browns will probably help you make it there too. Hash browns are so useful!

Context

Context Sentences

このテーブルの端とそっちのテーブルの端をくっつけてください。

Please put the edge of this table and the edge of that table together.

どうして日本人は電車の席の端から座っていくんですか。

Why do Japanese people sit from the end of the train seat?

この本は、端から端まで何度も読んだので、内容は全て暗記しています。

I've read this book from cover to cover many times, so I have memorized all of its content.

私は大粒の涙がコウイチの目の端からこぼれ落ちるのを見てしまった。

I saw a big teardrop falling from the corner of Koichi’s eye.

Kanji Composition