田
KanjiJLPT N4
Rice FieldRadical: Field
rice field, rice paddy
Mnemonic
Square divided into four plots by a cross — a rice field seen from above.
Details
The keyword for 田 is rice field. This kanji is a pictograph that visually represents the grid-like pattern of a rice field divided into sections by irrigation channels and pathways. In East Asian agriculture, rice paddies are typically rectangular plots separated by raised earthen borders to hold water, which is exactly what this character depicts. It is commonly used to refer to agricultural fields in general, and it also appears frequently as a component in many other kanji.
- On'yomi
- でん
- Kun'yomi
- た