涯
はて
hate
JLPT N111 strokesKanjiLevel 81 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
涯 is the kanji for "Limit". The most common reading is はて (hate). Mnemonics and example sentences are listed below.
Meaning
Limit
Also : Shore · Horizon
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Readings
kunはて/ hateonがい/ gai
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
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Stroke Order
11 strokes
Radicals
氵厓
Example Sentences
彼は生涯を通じて学び続けた。
かれはしょうがいをつうじてまなびつづけた。
He continued to learn throughout his life.
生涯の友を得た。
しょうがいのともをえた。
I found a lifelong friend.
Vocabulary using 涯
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + に際して～に際して (ni saishite) - On the occasion of
- [Noun] + をもとに(して)～をもとに (wo moto ni) - Based on
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + にあたって～にあたって (ni atatte) - When doing; Upon
- [Verb/Adjective/Noun] + にしろ/にせよ～にしろ／にせよ (ni shiro/ni seyo) - Even if; Regardless of
- [Noun] + をめぐって～をめぐって (wo megutte) - Concerning; Over; Surrounding
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
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