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図
drawing · diagram · map · plan
N4On: ず、とKun: はか
Memory Aid
The kanji 図 looks like a `box` (口) at the top with lines and a base below, representing something drawn *within* a frame or boundary, like a **map** or a **diagram**.
'Zu' — A ZOO **map** helps you find your way around.
'To' — I have a 'TO'-do list (a **plan**) for today.
Vocabulary
地図ちずmap
図書館としょかんlibrary
意図いとintent, purpose
合図あいずsignal
図るはかるto plan, to attempt
Example Sentences
この地図を見てください。
Please look at this map.
毎日、図書館へ行きます。
I go to the library every day.
彼は成功を図った。
He attempted to succeed.
この図はとても分かりやすい。
This diagram is very easy to understand.