園
KANJI DETAIL
garden
On readingえん13 strokesN4
Radical 囗 · enclosureStroke order
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Japanese readings
- On reading
- えん
- Kun reading
- その
Study notes
1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning
- Structure:
園is associated with gardens or grounds; its on-reading isえんand its kun-reading isその. - Basic usage:
公園(こうえん)means park, while庭園(ていえん)means garden.
2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions
- A park for walking and a landscaped garden
公園appears as a public place for walking or resting on a bench.庭園focuses on a landscaped garden with features such as a pond and bridge.- A
庭園, such as one behind a museum, need not belong to a private home. Distinguish the words by the character of the place rather than simply by public versus private ownership.