Bridge

On’yomi: きょう
Kun’yomi: はし
Radical: 木 Tree (Kangxi 75)

Mid-frequency: not on every page, but regular in books and magazines.

More common than 眼 (Eyeball), less common than 越 (Go Beyond).

A tree (木) supports an angle (角) with the moon (月) shining through — the wooden beams form angular arches glowing in moonlight, creating a magnificent bridge.

In words

橋はし bridgeN5

橋渡しはしわたし bridge building;mediationN1

鉄橋てっきょう railway bridge,iron bridgeN2

橋 is rank 658 of 2,608 in published Japanese.

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