What is the meaning and reading of the kanji "内"?

The kanji "内" belongs to JLPT N3 and means "Inside, Inner, Within". Its Onyomi is "ナイ (nai), ダイ (dai)" and Kunyomi is "うち (uchi)".

JLPT N3

内

Inside, Inner, Within

Q: Is there a memory mnemonic for "内"?

Yes! Radical breakdown: "冂 (enclosure, box) + 入 (enter, person)". Mnemonic Story: "Imagine a tiny, terrified person (入) who has managed to squeeze themselves *inside* a small, cramped box (冂) to hide. They are completely *within* the box, hoping no one finds them in their secret *inner* sanctum!"

Onyomi

ナイ (nai), ダイ (dai)

Kunyomi

うち (uchi)

🧠 Memory Mnemonic

🔍 Radical Breakdown

冂 (enclosure, box) + 入 (enter, person)

📖 Mnemonic Story

Imagine a tiny, terrified person (入) who has managed to squeeze themselves *inside* a small, cramped box (冂) to hide. They are completely *within* the box, hoping no one finds them in their secret *inner* sanctum!

💡 Quick Hint: Person in box

Essential N3 Vocabulary

案内

あんない

Guide, Information

内容

ないよう

Content

家内

かない

My wife (humble)

Kanji Practice Quiz

Verify your memory for "内"

道を＿＿＿＿＿する。

🎉 正解 / Correct!

解説: 案内は「あんない」と読みます。
English: Guide is read as 'annai'.

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