Quick answer
薄 is the kanji for "Thin". A common reading is うす.い (usui). You can practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Thin
Also : Dilute · Weak · Pampas grass
Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Memory Aid
The kanji 薄 represents 'DILUTE'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of dilute.
On-reading: はく — remember this sound by associating it with dilute. Kun-reading: うす.い.
Example Sentences
霧が薄まるにつれて、遠くの山の稜線がだんだん見えてきました。
きりがうすまるにつれて、とおくのやまのりょうせんがだんだんみえてきました。
As the fog gradually thinned, the ridgeline of the distant mountains slowly came into view.
薄利多売の戦略で、多くの顧客を獲得しました。
はくりたばいのせんりゃくで、おおくのこきゃくをかくとくしました。
With a strategy of small profit, high volume sales, I acquired many customers.
Vocabulary using 薄
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