Quick answer
介 is the kanji for "Mediate". The most common reading is かい (kai). Mnemonics and example sentences are listed below.
Meaning
Mediate
Also : Intermediary · Shellfish
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Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Stroke Order
4 strokes
Radicals
Memory Aid
The kanji 介 represents 'JAMMED IN'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of jammed in.
On-reading: かい — remember this sound by associating it with jammed in.
Example Sentences
転職する際に、知人を通じて紹介してもらいました。
てんしょくするさいに、ちじんをつうじてしょうかいしてもらいました。
When changing jobs, I was introduced through an acquaintance.
この映画では、介護の現実が丁寧に描かれています。
このえいがでは、かいごのげんじつがていねいにえがかれています。
In this movie, the reality of nursing care is depicted carefully.
Vocabulary using 介
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun] + に伴い～に伴い (ni tomonai) - Along with / In accordance with
- [Noun] + をはじめ～をはじめ (wo hajime) - Starting with / Including
- [Noun] + に応じて～に応じて (ni oujite) - According to / In response to
- [Noun] + から + [Noun] + にかけて～にかけて (ni kakete) - From...to / In the area of
- [Noun] + に限り～に限り (ni kagiri) - Limited to / Only
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
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