図

JLPT N4

Diagram, plan

Readings

On’yomi: ズ, ト (zu, to)

Kun’yomi: はか(る) (haka(ru))

• はか（る）– to plan, to attempt, to devise

Structure

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Vocabulary

図書館

としょかん

library

地図

ちず

map

図面

ずめん

drawing

意図

いと

intention

図解

ずかい

illustration

Example Sentences

図書館に行きます。

としょかんにいきます。

I go to the library.

地図を見ます。

ちずをみます。

I look at a map.

図面を確認します。

ずめんをかくにんします。

I check the drawing.

意図を説明します。

いとをせつめいします。

I explain the intention.

図解します。

ずかいします。

I illustrate it.

Cultural Note

🗺️ 図 reflects Japan’s historical emphasis on planning, mapping, and organization:
• Maps and blueprints have been essential in urban planning, temple layouts, and agriculture.
• Kanji appears in everyday contexts like 図書館 (library), 地図 (map), and planning documents.
• Symbolizes careful thought, strategy, and organization, values deeply ingrained in Japanese culture.