Quick answer
経 is the kanji for "Sutra". A common reading is へ.る (heru). You can also practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Sutra
Also : Warp · Pass through · Longitude
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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
11 strokes
Radicals
Memory Aid
The kanji 経 represents 'SUTRA'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of sutra.
On-reading: けい — remember this sound by associating it with sutra. Kun-reading: へ.る.
Example Sentences
経験を積んでスキルを上げました。
けいけんをつんでスキルをあげました。
I gained experience and improved my skills.
この路線を経由して行きます。
このろせんをけいゆしていきます。
I'll go via this route.
Vocabulary using 経
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
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