net

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 網 has 14 strokes and denotes a net or mesh.
• Basic usage: 網 is read あみ, and 網戸 is read あみど.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• 網 and 網戸
  • 網 means net.
  • 漁師が破れた網を岸で直していた。 means “The fisher was repairing a torn net by the water.”
  • 網戸 means window screen.
  • 風を入れるため窓を開けて網戸にした。 means “I opened the window for air but kept the screen closed.”