漢和

かんわ
JLPT:N2
Frequency:
1

Referring to China and Japan (often used in historical or cultural contexts).

Noun

Examples

研究会では漢和の歴史的交流について発表があった。

At the study meeting there was a presentation on historical exchanges between China and Japan.

この展示は漢和の美術を比較する内容だ。

This exhibition compares Chinese and Japanese art.

2

Referring to the Chinese and Japanese languages (Chinese and Japanese).

Noun

Examples

漢和の語彙を比較すると、共通点と相違点が見えてくる。

Comparing Chinese and Japanese vocabulary reveals similarities and differences.

辞書は漢和の対照研究に役立つ。

The dictionary is useful for comparative studies of Chinese and Japanese.

3

Abbreviation of '漢和辞典' — a kanji dictionary that gives Japanese definitions/readings of Chinese characters and compounds.

NounAbbreviation

Examples

漢和を引いてその漢字の意味を調べた。

I looked up that kanji's meaning in a kanji dictionary (漢和).

学習者には良い漢和が一冊あると便利だ。

It's useful for learners to have a good kanji dictionary (漢和).