Kanji - Level 26 - Vocab Flashcards

Question

河豚

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Fugu Kanji: 河 river + 豚 pig The river pig is what's known as fugu or blowfish. You may know it from our mascot and best friend, the Tofugu! But why does "river pig" = fugu? It's true that fugu usually live in the ocean, but sometimes they make their way into rivers near the ocean too. The "pig" part probably comes from their round, puffed-up appearance. Reading: ふぐ The reading makes no sense, really. Neither kanji readings work. But, if you remember that a river pig is a fugu, you can know the reading is ふぐ as well! YOU ARE A BLOWFISH, JESSE!

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Ghost story Kanji: 怪 suspicious + 談 talk If you have a suspicious talk, you're talking about something that may or may not be real. One of those things you could be discussing is a ghost story. Reading: かいだん This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

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Giant monster Kanji: 怪 suspicious + 獣 beast Look at that suspicious beast... it's Godzilla, walking around looking suspicious. What is Godzilla? He is a giant monster. Reading: かいじゅう This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

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Glacier Kanji: 氷 ice + 河 river An ice river is some ice that moves (very slowly) like a river. That is a glacier. In fact, many inlets and sounds were created with glaciers, because glaciers moved through them like rivers... not very quickly, though. Reading: ひょうが The reading for 氷 is the one you didn't learn. Think of the glacier coming slowly to your door. It rings your doorbell and says heyo (ひょう). Note that the か becomes が here.

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Happy birthday Kanji: お + 誕 birth + 生 life + 日 sun + お + め + で + と + う誕生日 is birthday. おめでとう is like "congratulations." So, congratulations for your birthday is like happy birthday! Reading: おたんじょうびおめでとう The reading is the same as 誕生日, so if you know that you know this!

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I Kanji: 我 I The kanji and the word are exactly the same. That means they share meanings as well. 我 is an old-fashioned pronoun and isn't commonly used outside of set phrases like 我を忘れる (to forget oneself or be utterly absorbed) or 我に返る (to come back to reality or return to one's senses). Reading: われ Since this word is made up of a single kanji, it probably uses the kun'yomi reading. You did not learn this reading, so here's a mnemonic to help you remember: It is I! Due to my ego, I love the Wii and no other gaming device. I love playing all the Wii-ware (われ) that's available, and everything else sucks.

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Import Kanji: 輸 transport + 入 enter The transport of things that enter your country are imports. Reading: ゆにゅう This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

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Independence Kanji: 独 alone + 立 stand Alone I stand. I have independence! 独立 often implies both being autonomous and independent. While it can also refer to self-reliance, it's more commonly associated with political independence or independence from organizations. Reading: どくりつ This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

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Index finger Kanji: 人 person + 差 distinction + し + 指 finger Your person distinction finger is the finger you use to point at people to distinguish them from other people. This is your pointer finger... your index finger. Reading: ひとさしゆび The readings are all the kun'yomi readings of everything. The word 人, the word 差す, and the word 指. Take your time with this one, it's kind of weird.

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Indirect Kanji: 間 interval + 接 adjoin After an interval of time it will adjoin, but not right away. That is because it was being indirect. Reading: かんせつ This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

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Intense Kanji: 激 fierce + し + い This is a single kanji with an い on the end, meaning you know it's probably an adjective. What's the adjective form of fierce and violent? Fierce and violent! That's intense. Reading: はげしい What is fierce and violent? That old hag (はげ). Imagine her coming at you attacking you violently!

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Intentional Kanji: 故 circumstance + 意 idea The circumstance was caused by the idea I had. Because I had this idea before the circumstance, it shows I was intentional in doing it. I did it on purpose. Note that 故意 is mostly used in formal contexts. Reading: こい This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

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Interview Kanji: 面 face + 接 adjoin Our faces have adjoined in this one room to talk. You did the telephone interview where you didn't show the face of your face. Now you're showing it, so we can begin the real interview. 面接 generally refers to a job interview or an oral examination. For conversations between media professionals and people of public interest, インタビュー is used instead. Reading: めんせつ This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

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Kappa Kanji: 河 river + 童 juvenile A river juvenile... not what you think. It's a kappa, a mythological Japanese creature. That being said, it lives in / around rivers and is about the size of a juvenile, so maybe this makes sense. Reading: かっぱ The reading for 河 makes sense. The reading for 童 however is weird. Since the meaning is "kappa" though you can use that to remember the reading as well. If you don't know what a kappa is do some research on the internets and figure out about them. It's interesting, and it will help you to remember this word.

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Landscape gardening Kanji: 造 create + 園 garden Create a garden? You'll have to know a lot about landscape gardening. Reading: ぞうえん This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

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Lead Kanji: 鉛 lead The kanji and the word are exactly the same. That means they share meanings as well. Reading: なまり Lots of lead, all in bullet form. That's what it was like in nam, 'arry" (なまり).

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Lead pipe Kanji: 鉛 lead + 管 pipe A lead pipe is a lead pipe. Don't hit people with this in the knees. Reading: えんかん This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

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Lead toxicity Kanji: 鉛 lead + 毒 poison Lead poison is lead toxicity. This word generally refers to the toxicity of lead. While it can also refer to lead poisoning, 鉛中毒 (なまりちゅうどく) is the more common word for that. Reading: えんどく This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

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Lesson Kanji: 授 instruct + 業 business The instruction business is when you give a lesson or class to someone. Reading: じゅぎょう This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

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Limit Kanji: 限 limit + 定 determine A specific limit has been determined. This is the limit of a certain thing, which can’t be exceeded. This word means placing a particular limit or restriction on the quantity, scope, or availability of something for a special or exclusive purpose. This is often used for things like sales or products that are only available for a limited time or in restricted quantities. Reading: げんてい This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

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Mail Kanji: 郵 mail + 便 convenience Mail (or post) has convenience because it is sent for you in the mail (or the post!). Reading: ゆうびん This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well. The reading of 便 (びん) in this vocabulary is an exceptional reading, so here's a mnemonic to help you out. You get a lot of junk mail so you throw it in the waste bin (びん). The waste bin is where junk mail goes.

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Malfunction Kanji: 故 circumstance + 障 hinder By some circumstance, the thing you're using is hindering you. Usually it works, but now it's out of order and has a malfunction. Reading: こしょう This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

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Man made Kanji: 人 person + 造 create A person created item is man made. It's synthetic and artificial. Wonder what makes 人造 different from 人工? While 人工 means "artificial" in general, 人造 specifically refers to something that is produced or constructed by humans. It's not as commonly used as 人工 and is often found in creative writing when talking about 人造人間 (androids). Reading: じんぞう This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

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Manufacturing Kanji: 製 manufacture + 造 create Manufacture and create. That is manufacturing. Reading: せいぞう This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

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Mark Kanji: 印 seal The kanji and the word are almost exactly the same. This word means mark. Reading: しるし You see a beautiful woman in front of you. She shows you a mark on a piece of paper. It's a mark that tells you she's Russian (しるし)!

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Misreading Kanji: 読 read + み + 違 different + い When you read something in a different way from the way you're supposed to it's a misreading. This word can also be used figuratively, like when you misread a situation or someone’s intentions, and your expectations turn out to be incorrect. Note that 読み間違い can also be used to mean the same thing. Reading: よみちがい This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

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Mistaken identity Kanji: 人 person + 違 different + い A person who is different from the person you thought it was is a mistaken identity. Whoops, sorry, I thought you were someone else. 人違い! Reading: ひとちがい The readings are 人 and 違い put together.

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Monopoly Kanji: 独 alone + 占 fortune You are alone in what you occupy. Nobody but you occupies it. You have a monopoly. You monopolize it. Reading: どくせん This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

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Monster Kanji: 怪 suspicious + 物 thing If you come across a suspicious thing it's probably a monster! Run away! Reading: かいぶつ This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

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Obedient Kanji: 従 obey + 順 order When you obey orders people consider you to be an obedient person. This word is relatively formal and somewhat literary. Reading: じゅうじゅん This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

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Pencil Kanji: 鉛 lead + 筆 writing brush Your lead writing brush has lead in it. What kind of writing instrument has lead in it? How about a pencil? Reading: えんぴつ This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

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Reason Kanji: 故 circumstance The kanji and the word are exactly the same. That means they share meanings as well. Reading: ゆえ Since this word is made up of a single kanji, it probably uses the kun'yomi reading. You did not learn this reading, so here's a mnemonic to help you: When thinking about the circumstance of your current situation and the reason you're there (which is studying kanji and vocab). Whose fault is it? It's WaniKani's fault! But, your brain has been beaten to a mush from all the studying, so when you say "it's your fault" it comes out as "it's yue fault!" Go ahead and say it out loud that way.

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Recovery Kanji: 回 times + 復 restore Many times you restore something. You do this over and over for the recovery of this thing. Reading: かいふく This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

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Remodeling Kanji: 改 renew + 造 create Renew it by creating something anew. This is remodeling because you're creating something and changing something that exists already, renewing it. Reading: かいぞう This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

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Reopening Kanji: 再 again + 開 open Again it is opening. This is the reopening or resumption. Reading: さいかい This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well. Just don't forget that extra い!

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Review Kanji: 復 restore + 習 learn Restore what you learned with reviews. That's what you do on WaniKani, right? Reading: ふくしゅう This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

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Right arm Kanji: 右 right + 腕 arm Your right arm is your right arm. Reading: みぎうで This is a jukugo word, but it uses kun'yomi instead of on'yomi, so watch out for that!

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River Kanji: 河 river The kanji and the word are exactly the same. That means they share meanings as well. 河 originally referred to the Yellow River in ancient China, so it's usually associated with very large rivers. 河 is a lot less common than 川, but you might still find it in literature, where it can emphasize the grand and powerful nature of a river or its cultural significance. Reading: かわ The reading is the same like the word 川 which has the same meaning. Associate the two to remember!

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Round trip Kanji: 往 journey + 復 restore Depart and then restore yourself back to your original departure spot. If you do this (departing and coming back) you have a round trip. Reading: おうふく This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

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Salary Kanji: 給 salary + 与 give The salary I give you is your salary, or wages. It is the pay you earn. Curious about the difference between 給与 and 給料? 給与 is generally considered the formal version of 給料, but there is another minor difference in nuance. 給料 often refers to your base pay, while 給与 refers to the total amount of compensation you receive, including overtime, bonuses, etc. Reading: きゅうよ This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

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Savings Kanji: 貯 savings + 金 gold Your savings gold is your savings. You'd be good to have gold right now in your savings, actually. Melt it down into bars, manngggg. Reading: ちょきん This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

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Scale Kanji: 規 standard + 模 imitation The standard of imitation is to imitate to the scale and scope of the original. Reading: きぼ This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

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Second hand Kanji: 秒 second + 針 needle The second needle is the thin hand that indicates seconds on your clock. That's the second hand of a clock. Reading: びょうしん This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

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Security Kanji: 保 preserve + 障 hinder If you preserve and don't hinder, you're providing security, you're safeguarding something. This word is used in contexts where the emphasis is on protecting from harm. For example, you'll see it in compound words like 社会保障 (social security) 安全保障 (security) and 人権保障 (safeguarding human rights). Reading: ほしょう This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

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Selflessness Kanji: 無 nothing + 我 I There is not any of I. It is all about everyone else. It is all about selflessness. This word is commonly used in the phrase 無我夢中 (total absorption). Reading: むが This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

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Self study Kanji: 独 alone + 学 study You are alone in your study. You are studying on your own. This is self study. Reading: どくがく This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

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Shoji screen Kanji: 障 hinder + 子 child It can hinder a child, but that's about it. This is a shoji screen, which is a type of Japanese sliding door. They're typically covered with thin paper, so, you know, an adult can go through it but a child would be hindered by it. Shoji are made of thin paper stretched across a wooden lattice frame. They're lightweight and designed to let in some natural light. Reading: しょうじ This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well. The 子 is changed from し to じ, though, so be careful.

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Single Kanji: 独 alone + 身 somebody Somebody who is alone is single or unmarried. Reading: どくしん This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

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Snack foods Kanji: お + 菓 cake + 子 child Cake is a child's favorite snack food. This word refers to all the junkie snacks you can imagine, candy, pastries and sweets, but also savory snacks too. You know, like chips and stuff... 🤤 Reading: おかし This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

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Spectacular view Kanji: 絶 extinction + 景 scene All good things are fleeting. When a scene in front of you dies out, it is gone. But, it was beautiful, it was amazing, it was a spectacular view. Reading: ぜっけい This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

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Stimulation Kanji: 刺 stab + 激 fierce You have all these little stabs that are very fierce on you. They tingle like crazy. This is quite the stimulation on your body. *tingle tingle tingle.* Reading: しげき This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. You learned this reading of 刺 already with 名刺, but here's a mnemonic in case it's not coming to you: Stimulation for your sheep (し) is the best way to make its wool grow faster. All the woolliest sheep are stimulated daily with massages and exercise, if you think about. Sheep need stimulation!

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Strange mystery Kanji: 怪 suspicious + 事 action + 件 matter Remember how 事件 means "incident"? Well, a suspicious incident always has a strange mystery behind it. It also always turns into a mystery case. Reading: かいじけん This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

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Stock market Kanji: 株 stock + 式 ritual + 市 city + 場 location The location in the city where the stocks ritual takes place is the stock market. Just think of what happens in a stock market... the stock ritual, where people buy and sell stocks. And, of course, this is located in the city. Reading: かぶしきしじょう The readings are all readings that you learned with the kanji, so as long as you remember them, you’re good to go!

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Strong encouragement Kanji: 激 fierce + 励 encourage If someone is fierce when they encourage you, that's some strong encouragement! This word is kind of formal, and using it will really communicate your appreciation for the encouragement someone gives you. Even if they just tossed a casual 頑張れ your way, calling that 激励 will make it sound like some of the strongest, warmest encouragement you've ever gotten. Reading: げきれい This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

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Structure Kanji: 構 set up + 造 create First you have to set up the structure of something to create it. This structure is important for the creation of everything, otherwise it would just fall apart. Reading: こうぞう This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

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Superintendent Kanji: 管 pipe + 理 reason + 人 person Remember how 管理 is "management"? Well, a management person is someone who manages a place, like the superintendent for a building or park, or the administrator of a website. It can also refer to someone who is appointed to manage an estate, like a property custodian. Reading: かんりにん This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

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Suspicious Kanji: 怪 suspicious + し + い This is a single kanji with an い on the end, meaning you know it's probably an adjective. What's the adjective form of suspicious? Also suspicious! Reading: あやしい Since this word consists of a kanji with hiragana attached, you can bet that it will use the kun'yomi reading. You didn't learn that reading with this kanji, so here's a mnemonic to help you: When you think of people who are suspicious or shady, you naturally think of people named Aya. Just think of our artist Aya, she's super suspicious and shady!

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Sweat Kanji: 汗 sweat The kanji and the word are exactly the same. That means they share meanings as well. Reading: あせ The reading is the same one you learned with the kanji. Also, your sweat smells like a** (あせ).

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Sweaty-smelling Kanji: 汗 sweat + 臭 stinking + い If your sweat is smelly (臭い) you are sweaty-smelling, smelling of sweat, or smelling like sweat. Reading: あせくさい The readings are the ones you learned with the kanji.

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Symbol Kanji: 象 elephant + 徴 indication A phenomenon of some kind that's an indication of something else is a symbol. Reading: しょうちょう This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

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Teaching Kanji: 教 teach + 授 instruct If you teach and instruct then you are doing teaching. Who does teaching? A professor. Reading: きょうじゅ This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

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To be replaced Kanji: 替 replace + わ + る Because the hiragana ends with an う sound, you know this word is a verb. The kanji itself means replace, and this word means to be replaced, to be substituted, and to be switched. Wondering about the difference between 代わる and 替わる? 代わる is used when someone or something takes the place of another, like filling in for a sick coworker. Whereas 替わる is used when things or situations switch places or are replaced with something new, like when talking about generations changing or a new governmental cabinet taking over. This verb is intransitive, meaning it doesn't take a direct object. You'll sometimes see it with the particle を, though, because the を is showing a "path" rather than a direct object in this case. For example, 席を替わる (to switch seats) indicates your location is moving from one seat to another. Likewise, 電話を替わる indicates that a call is being handed off to another person. Reading: かわる The reading is the same as the one you learned with the kanji.

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To burn Kanji: 燃 burn + え + る Remember how 燃やす means "to burn something" or "to set on fire”? Well, 燃える is the version that means to burn or to be on fire. You might say that paper and wood 燃える easily, for example. And if your house is 燃えている, you're in trouble. You can remember this slightly different meaning for 燃える because of the える part, which refers to the letter "L." And the "L" stands for "love" — as in your passionate, burning love for kanji. Reading: もえる The reading is the same as the word 燃やす.

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To catch fire Kanji: 燃 burn + え + 付 attach + く When something attaches a burn to something that something is about to catch fire. Reading: もえつく This is the readings of 燃える and 付く put together.

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To construct Kanji: 造 create + る The kanji means create, and this word is for the creation of big things. So it means to construct or to build or to make, and it's usually used with ships, bridges, buildings, and other large-scale work. It can also mean to brew, as in brewing sake. I guess brewing is like constructing, since it involves carefully choosing and mixing ingredients to get those sip-worthy creations! Reading: つくる The reading is like 作る, which means "to make." They have very similar meanings, but different kanji. Use 作る to help you to remember the reading of this word.

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To cool oneself Kanji: 涼 cool + む Because the hiragana ends with an う sound, you know this word is a verb. The kanji itself means cool (temperature-wise) and the verb vocab version is to cool oneself or to cool off. Whoo, that feels much cooler now. Reading: すずむ The reading is the kun'yomi reading, but that's the reading you learned with the kanji so you should be able to read this one too. If you need a refresher, remember that the Sue Zoo (すず) was made for the penguin Sue to cool off in, even when it's hot outside.

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To deliver Kanji: 届 deliver + け + る届く is "to be delivered." This word is when you're doing the actual delivering, making it to deliver. You can remember this because you care (ける) about the package so much that you deliver it yourself, thus doing the action of delivering it! Reading: とどける The reading is the same as 届く and you can use that to deliver the memory to your brain.

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To discriminate Kanji: 差 distinction + 別 separate + す + る差別 is discrimination. This is the verb version, to discriminate. Reading: さべつする This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

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To encourage someone Kanji: 励 encourage + ま + す Because the hiragana ends with an う sound, you know this word is a verb. The kanji itself means encourage and the verb vocab version is to encourage someone (or to encourage). Reading: はげます Think about encouraging a hag (はげ). She needs encouragement because she's a hag, and nobody likes her much because of that.

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To entrust something Kanji: 任 duty + せ + る If you pass a duty on to someone, that means you're going to entrust something to that person, or you're going to delegate something. In other words, you're going to leave something to them, so that they do it for you. Reading: まかせる This word uses the kun'yomi of the kanji. You haven't learned that reading yet, so here's a mnemonic to help you: In order to entrust something to someone, you need to make a (まか) list. It's no good delegating tasks if the person has no idea what to do, so be sure to make a list, okay?

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To examine Kanji: 検 examine + 討 chastise + す + る You examine it but you also chastise it, because you want to make sure this examining is correct. This is to examine or to study. All require chastising things to be sure for sure. 検討する generally implies thoroughly examining something to consider its pros and cons, suitability, or viability. Reading: けんとうする This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

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To export Kanji: 輸 transport + 出 exit + す + る Remember how 輸出 is an export? This is the verb, so this is to export. Reading: ゆしゅつする This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well. Will also help to know the word 輸出.

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To flourish Kanji: 栄 prosper + え + る This word consists of kanji with hiragana attached. Because the hiragana ends with an う sound, you know this word is a verb. The kanji itself means flourish or prosper, so the verb vocab versions of these would be to flourish or to prosper. Reading: さかえる Since this word consists of a kanji with hiragana attached, you can bet that it will use the kun'yomi reading. You didn't learn that reading with this kanji, so here's a mnemonic to help you: What do you flourish at? You're an amazing soccer (さか) player who flourishes and prospers no matter where you go to play this wonderful (but not as good as baseball) sport.

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To hand over Kanji: 渡 transit + す Because the hiragana ends with an う sound, you know this word is a verb. The kanji itself means transit. It's also in the verb 渡る, which means "to cross." But with 渡す, it's more like you're sending something across instead, usually to another person. So 渡す means to hand over. It can also mean to ferry something across a river, or to lay something across an expanse, like when you lay a plank over a pothole or build a bridge across a river. To remember the す in 渡す, think of suing someone. When you sue (す) them, you have to hand over the papers to let them know you're suing. If you don't 渡す the papers, you can't sue! Reading: わたす The reading is the same as the one you learned with the kanji.

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To give Kanji: 差 distinction + し + 上 above + げ + る This is a really humble and polite way to say "to give," probably because you're lowering yourself down and raising the item above your head so far that you have to point at it because if you were touching it you'd be defiling it anyways so, you know, point at it and raise it way up, you little worm on the ground. Reading: さしあげる The reading is 差す and 上げる put together, both hopefully words you know okay by now.

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To irritate Kanji: 障 hinder + る This is the verb version of hinder, but it's what happens when you hinder someone else enough. You'll start to irritate and to annoy them. Note that this word isn't used by itself, but in phrases like 気に障る (to hurt one's feelings) or 体に障る (to be bad for one's health). Reading: さわる Since this word consists of a kanji with hiragana attached, you can bet that it will use the kun'yomi reading. You didn't learn that reading with this kanji, so here's a mnemonic to help you: If you want to irritate me, all you have to do is make what I'm eating sour (さわ). Did you know sour food is known to be bad for you, too? Don't make that sour face, stop eating sour things!

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To narrow something Kanji: 狭 narrow + め + る This word consists of kanji with hiragana attached. Because the hiragana ends with an う sound, you know this word is a verb. The kanji itself means narrow, so the verb version is to narrow something or to narrow down something. Reading: せばめる Since this word consists of a kanji with hiragana attached, you can bet that it will use the kun'yomi reading. You haven't learned this reading yet so here's a mnemonic to help you: You have to narrow the width of something. The only way you can do that is to sever (せば) off each end. Maybe you're trying to get a sofa up a tight stairway. The only way to do that is by severing off each arm to narrow it.

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To obey Kanji: 従 obey + う Because the hiragana ends with an う sound, you know this word is a verb. The kanji itself means obey so the verb vocab version is to obey. Reading: したがう Since this word consists of a kanji with hiragana attached, you can bet that it will use the kun'yomi reading. You didn't learn that reading with this kanji, so here's a mnemonic to help you: I am going to obey you. I think your order is a bit of shit が (したが), I'll do it and obey you. (Little side note, did you know が in the middle of a sentence can mean "but" in Japanese? Think of it as that meaning here.)

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To occupy Kanji: 占 fortune + め + る Because the hiragana ends with an う sound, you know this word is a verb. The kanji itself means occupy so the verb version is to occupy. Reading: しめる What is it you want to occupy most in the whole, entire world? Your own flock of sheep (し). Also, a fortune teller (this kanji also means fortune, remember) told you that if you occupy her sheep, you'll have good luck! Gotta do as she says!

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To pass time Kanji: 過 surpass + ご + す過ぎる means "to pass," and 過ごす is to pass time. 過ごす refers to how you live through or experience your time. So it usually needs some extra context when you use it, like what you do while passing time, who you pass it with, or what was it like. Check out the collocations and context sentences to get a better grasp of this word! Reading: すごす The reading is the same as 過ぎる. If you know it, it's OK to pass time relaxing for a bit! If you don’t know it, maybe it's good to spend time reviewing…

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To place on something Kanji: 載 place on + せ + る Remember how 載る is "to be placed on"? This one is to place on something, like a mug on a table. 載せる is transitive, and you know this because you do it yourself (せる). Like 載る, 載せる also often refers to putting something in a written document or publication, so it can mean to put on record. Note that 載せる is never used to refer to putting clothing or accessories on. That's 着る or 着ける respectively, which you've learned already. Reading: のせる The reading is shared with 載る, so as long as you remember that you can remember this.

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To shake something Kanji: 振 shake + る Because the hiragana ends with an う sound, you know this word is a verb. The kanji itself means shake and this verb is transitive, meaning that you're shaking something. So this verb means to shake something, to wave something, or to swing something. You'll often see it paired with 手, as in 手を振る, meaning "to wave one's hand" or, as we'd usually say in English, simply "to wave". This word can also be used when you shake someone off in the less physical way, as in to break up with someone. Reading: ふる Since this word consists of a kanji with hiragana attached, you can bet that it will use the kun'yomi reading. You didn't learn that reading with this kanji, so here's a mnemonic to help you: Someone is trying to shake something. And unfortunately, that something is you. The most unfortunate thing here is that you're totally full (ふる), and you throw up because of the shaking (and you're full, gross!).

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To take responsibility Kanji: 担 carry + う担ぐ is more like when you're carrying something physical. 担う is when you carry a responsibility, which is why this word means to assume responsibility. You can remember this because YOU (う) are responsible for this. You assume this responsibility. Note that 担う is generally used with another word that specifies the responsibility, like 役割を担う (assume a role) or 未来を担う (bear the future). Reading: になう What is your responsibility? To raise this girl named Nina (にな).

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To touch Kanji: 触 touch + れ + る触る means "to touch," and 触れる also means to touch. The word also means to touch on, as in touching on some subject. Just think of a subject that is rare (れる) for you to want to touch on. 触れる is often for when something happens to come into contact with something, possibly in a fleeting or momentary way. It's still used in phrases like "When I touched your hand," but has a lighter, more indirect and literary feel than 触る, which conveys a greater sense of purpose and intent behind the action. 触れる is often used in constructions like 手がカバンに触れる (one's hand touches a bag), where が indicates what's doing the touching and に marks what's being touched. If you see を instead of が, 触れる becomes transitive, changing the meaning to "to have your hand touch a bag." Reading: ふれる The reading is totally different from 触る so don't let that fool you. In this case, you feel some fur (ふれ).

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Unique Kanji: 独 alone + 特 special It is alone and special. Nothing is like it. It is very unique and peculiar. Reading: どくとく This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

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Up to now Kanji: 従 obey + 来 come You've obeyed all that has come up to now. That's because it's the conventional way of doing things, and it's what's conventionally expected of you. This word is a relatively formal way to talk about how things have been up to now. It's commonly used with の to modify a noun or phrase, or as an adverb. Reading: じゅうらい This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

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Vending machine Kanji: 自 self + 販 sell + 機 machine Remember the super long vending machine that is 自動販売機? This is a shorter easier to remember and say version. Basically every other kanji is removed, making it 自販機. Reading: じはんき This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well. It will also help if you know 自動販売機 already.

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Veterinarian Kanji: 獣 beast + 医 medicine One who does beast medicine is a veterinarian, taking care of all them animals. Reading: じゅうい This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

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Vibration Kanji: 振 shake + 動 move The movement that has to do with shakes is vibration and oscillation. Reading: しんどう This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

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Violation Kanji: 違 different + 反 anti If you're anti- something in a way that's different from the norm then you'll be in violation of the law! The laws that the "not" different people made. Either way, those people will give you a hard time for your anti-stance against the thing they like, and say it's a transgression. Reading: いはん This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You haven't learned this reading for 違 yet, so here's a mnemonic to help you: If you find yourself in violation of the law just pull out your pet eagle (い). Eagles are so majestic, they'll forget all about your transgression and let you go. If you're going to go be anti-something make sure you bring that eagle. People seem to care more about animals than other people like that.

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Weather agency Kanji: 気 energy + 象 elephant + 庁 agency The energy phenomenon agency sounds like something that could be really cool but it's really just the weather agency or meteorological agency. Nothing shady going on here. Reading: きしょうちょう This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

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Why Kanji: 何 what + 故 circumstances When you want to know what the circumstances are around you, you have to ask why. Why do things happen around you? Asking why is very important if you want to understand the world. Reading: なぜ The reading for this is an exception. The reading for 何 is just the first な from なに. You can remember the second part this way: No one knows quite how or why that big zeppelin (ぜ) crashed in the 1930s. People are still asking today and no one has any answers. We have to keep asking until we get some.

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Wild beast Kanji: 野 field + 獣 beast A field beast/animal is one that lives outside and not under human care. It is a wild beast / wild animal. Reading: やじゅう This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

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Writing brush Kanji: 筆 writing brush The kanji and the word are exactly the same. That means they share meanings as well. Reading: ふで Since this word is made up of a single kanji, it probably uses the kun'yomi reading. You did not learn this reading, so here's a mnemonic to help you to remember: For as long as you can remember, your family and another family has had a bloody feud (ふで) over this one writing brush. Just think of all the people killed over this brush. This feud has to end.