Kanji: 搬 (Transport/Convey)
The kanji 搬 means "to transport," "to carry," or "to convey." It specifically refers to the physical movement or transportation of objects or people from one place to another.
Key Reading:
On-yomi (Sino-Japanese reading): ハン (han)
Common Words & Usage:
運搬 (unpan) - Noun/Suru-verb. Transportation, conveyance.
搬出 (hanshutsu) - Noun/Suru-verb. Removal, carrying out.
搬入 (hannyū) - Noun/Suru-verb. Carrying in, bringing in.
救急搬送 (kyūkyū hansō) - Noun. Emergency transport (e.g., by ambulance).
Example Sentence:
Japanese: 負傷者はすぐに救急車で病院へ搬送された。
Romaji: Fushōsha wa sugu ni kyūkyūsha de byōin e hansō sareta.
English: The injured person was immediately transported to the hospital by ambulance.
Learning the correct stroke order for kanji like 搬 is essential for balanced, legible Japanese handwriting and is a fundamental part of mastering kanji writing.