253.院


1. Meaning and Reading

  • institution, hospital, academy
  • Onyomi : いん

2. Kanji Explanation

  • ⻖ : hill
  • 完 : perfect

A perfect (完) mansion built on a hill (⻖) — symbolizing an institution or facility.

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3. Example Words

病院 びょういん
hospital

I go to the hospital.

大学院 だいがくいん
graduate school

I am doing research in graduate school.