Quick answer
刊 is the kanji for "Carve / Publish / Engrave". A common reading is かん (kan). You can practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Carve / Publish / Engrave
Also : Carve · Publish · Engrave
Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Memory Aid
The kanji 刊 represents 'PUBLISH'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of publish.
On-reading: かん — remember this sound by associating it with publish.
Example Sentences
この雑誌は月刊誌なので、毎月新しい号が出ます。
このざっしはげっかんしなので、まいつきあたらしいごうがでます。
Since this magazine is a monthly publication, a new issue comes out every month.
この作家の全集が今月刊行される予定です。
このさっかのぜんしゅうがこんげつかんこうされるよていです。
The complete works of this author are scheduled to be published this month.
Vocabulary using 刊
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