Quick answer
境 is the kanji for "Border / Region / Boundary". A common reading is さかい (sakai). You can practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Border / Region / Boundary
Also : Border · Region · Boundary
Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Memory Aid
The kanji 境 represents 'BOUNDARY'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of boundary.
On-reading: きょう — remember this sound by associating it with boundary. Kun-reading: さかい.
Example Sentences
外交交渉の末、ようやく国境を越えて隣国に入ることができました。
がいこうこうしょうのすえ、ようやくこっきょうをこえてりんごくにはいることができました。
After diplomatic negotiations, we were finally able to cross the border into the neighboring country.
自然環境を守ることが大切です。
しぜんかんきょうをまもることがたいせつです。
It's important to protect the natural environment.
Vocabulary using 境
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