Lesson 15 Flashcards
Recall & Recognize the Meaning of Kanji
RECOGNIZE: What does this kanji mean?
学
study
can also mean learning, science.
composed of:「schoolhouse」&「child」
hint: children go to school to study various subjects.
RECALL: What kanji represents this meaning?
study
can also mean learning, science.
学
composed of:「schoolhouse」&「child」
hint: children go to school to study various subjects.
RECOGNIZE: What does this kanji mean?
覚
memorize
can also mean awake, sober up.
composed of:「schoolhouse」&「see」
hint: if a school gives you a study packet before a test, you must memorize what you see to prepare.
RECALL: What kanji represents this meaning?
memorize
can also mean awake, sober up.
覚
composed of:「schoolhouse」&「see」
hint: if a school gives you a study packet before a test, you must memorize what you see to prepare.
RECOGNIZE: What does this kanji mean?
栄
flourish
can also mean honor, glory.
composed of:「schoolhouse」&「tree」
hint: school can help you discover the subject you flourish in– you can relate「tree」to this meaning either through finding the correct branch of a subject, or by taking the meaning as learning to bloom like, say, a cherry blossom tree does.
RECALL: What kanji represents this meaning?
flourish
can also mean honor, glory.
栄
composed of:「schoolhouse」&「tree」
hint: school can help you discover the subject you flourish in– you can relate「tree」to this meaning either through finding the correct branch of a subject, or by taking the meaning as learning to bloom like, say, a cherry blossom tree does.
RECOGNIZE: What does this kanji mean?
書
write
composed of:「brush」&「tongue in mouth」
hint: the brush can record the spoken word through writing.
RECALL: What kanji represents this meaning?
write
書
composed of:「brush」&「tongue in mouth」
hint: the brush can record the spoken word through writing.
RECOGNIZE: What does this kanji mean?
津
haven
can also mean harbor.
composed of:「water」&「brush」
hint: think of the okami game, where you use a large brush to paint things into existance. if you saw people stranded out at sea, you could paint them a haven, a safe harbor to rest at.
RECALL: What kanji represents this meaning?
haven
can also mean harbor.
津
composed of:「water」&「brush」
hint: think of the okami game, where you use a large brush to paint things into existance. if you saw people stranded out at sea, you could paint them a haven, a safe harbor to rest at.
RECOGNIZE: What does this kanji mean?
牧
breed
can also mean shepherd, feed, & pasture.
composed of:「cow」&「taskmaster」
hint: the taskmaster of cows must properly take care of them. they must feed them, pasture them, shepherd them, and they are also responsible for breeding the cows.
RECALL: What kanji represents this meaning?
breed
can also mean shepherd, feed, & pasture.
牧
composed of:「cow」&「taskmaster」
hint: the taskmaster of cows must properly take care of them. they must feed them, pasture them, shepherd them, and they are also responsible for breeding the cows.
RECOGNIZE: What does this kanji mean?
攻
aggression
composed of:「craft」&「taskmaster」
hint: in order for a plan to work, the crafty taskmaster must be aggressive and assertive. they must attack first.
RECALL: What kanji represents this meaning?
aggression
攻
composed of:「craft」&「taskmaster」
hint: in order for a plan to work, the crafty taskmaster must be aggressive and assertive. they must attack first.
RECOGNIZE: What does this kanji mean?
敗
failure
composed of:「shellfish」&「taskmaster」
hint: if you’re selfish in your pursuits, you will end up a failure. you can also get a bit more gruesome and imagine a taskmaster failing some kind of saw trap involving shellfish, perhaps by being too selfish.
RECALL: What kanji represents this meaning?
failure
敗
composed of:「shellfish」&「taskmaster」
hint: if you’re selfish in your pursuits, you will end up a failure. you can also get a bit more gruesome and imagine a taskmaster failing some kind of saw trap involving shellfish, perhaps by being too selfish.
RECOGNIZE: What does this kanji mean?
枚
a sheet of
composed of:「tree」&「taskmaster」
hint: our taskmaster has been tasked with counting up how many sheets of paper can be made from this tree.
RECALL: What kanji represents this meaning?
a sheet of
枚
composed of:「tree」&「taskmaster」
hint: our taskmaster has been tasked with counting up how many sheets of paper can be made from this tree.
RECOGNIZE: What does this kanji mean?
故
the late (deceased)
referred to as “happenstance” in the book.
composed of:「old」&「taskmaster」
hint: the late taskmaster died of old age; it was happenstance that i was present for it and consequently became the new taskmaster. (this kanji can mean a lot of things.)
RECALL: What kanji represents this meaning?
the late (deceased)
referred to as “happenstance” in the book.
故
composed of:「old」&「taskmaster」
hint: the late taskmaster died of old age; it was happenstance that i was present for it and consequently became the new taskmaster. (this kanji can mean a lot of things.)
RECOGNIZE: What does this kanji mean?
敬
awe
composed of:「flower」&「phrase」&「taskmaster」
hint: i find myself in awe of poets who can perfectly execute the task of describing complex feelings by using flowery phrases.
RECALL: What kanji represents this meaning?
awe
敬
composed of:「flower」&「phrase」&「taskmaster」
hint: i find myself in awe of poets who can perfectly execute the task of describing complex feelings by using flowery phrases.
RECOGNIZE: What does this kanji mean?
言
say
can also mean word.
primitive: saying, speech, words
RECALL: What kanji represents this meaning?
say
can also mean word.
言
RECOGNIZE: What does this kanji mean?
警
admonish
composed of:「awe」&「speech」
hint: you would only feel properly shamed by an admonishment if you respected the person admonishing you. this kanji also appears to have a lot of association with police, a group of people you are supposed to have respect for. you are typically aware of breaking the law when a police officer admonishes you for it.
RECALL: What kanji represents this meaning?
admonish
警
composed of:「awe」&「speech」
hint: you would only feel properly shamed by an admonishment if you respected the person admonishing you. this kanji also appears to have a lot of association with police, a group of people you are supposed to have respect for. you are typically aware of breaking the law when a police officer admonishes you for it.
RECOGNIZE: What does this kanji mean?
計
plot
can also mean scheme, measure.
composed of:「speech」&「ten/needle」
hint: a ship captain plotting a course with their first mate can use the needles of a compass tool to measure distances. based on what they find, the two discuss the best course of action.
RECALL: What kanji represents this meaning?
plot
can also mean scheme, measure.
計
composed of:「speech」&「ten/needle」
hint: a ship captain plotting a course with their first mate can use the needles of a compass tool to measure distances. based on what they find, the two discuss the best course of action.
RECOGNIZE: What does this kanji mean?
詮
method, result
referred to as “elucidate” in the book.
composed of:「speech」&「whole」
hint: in science, we often use the scientific method to test hypotheses, and you must explain the whole process you undertook to get your results. imagine you’ve been asked to give a speech about your findings– remember to tell the whole truth, with all of the details.
RECALL: What kanji represents this meaning?
method, result
referred to as “elucidate” in the book.
詮
composed of:「speech」&「whole」
hint: in science, we often use the scientific method to test hypotheses, and you must explain the whole process you undertook to get your results. imagine you’ve been asked to give a speech about your findings– remember to tell the whole truth, with all of the details.
RECOGNIZE: What does this kanji mean?
獄
prison
composed of:「wild dogs」&「speech」&「dog/spy」
hint: if you’ve seen the show “black bird”, you can use the plot to help you remember this kanji. a spy is sent to befriend a killer in prison to discover the locations of the killer’s victims. he must blend in with the rest of the pack and use his words to win the other man over.
RECALL: What kanji represents this meaning?
prison
獄
composed of:「wild dogs」&「speech」&「dog/spy」
hint: if you’ve seen the show “black bird”, you can use the plot to help you remember this kanji. a spy is sent to befriend a killer in prison to discover the locations of the killer’s victims. he must blend in with the rest of the pack and use his words to win the other man over.
RECOGNIZE: What does this kanji mean?
訂
revise
composed of:「words」&「nail」
hint: you know you need to revise your first draft if your written analysis fails to nail the point you were trying to make.
RECALL: What kanji represents this meaning?
revise
訂
composed of:「words」&「nail」
hint: you know you need to revise your first draft if your written analysis fails to nail the point you were trying to make.
RECOGNIZE: What does this kanji mean?
訃
obituary
composed of:「words」&「magic wand」
hint: normally, you’d have to go to a medium to know what the dead have to say, but an obituary sums up the life of the dead in words. perhaps a crafty medium would consult the dead’s obituary in order to be more accurate.
RECALL: What kanji represents this meaning?
obituary
訃
composed of:「words」&「magic wand」
hint: normally, you’d have to go to a medium to know what the dead have to say, but an obituary sums up the life of the dead in words. perhaps a crafty medium would consult the dead’s obituary in order to be more accurate.
RECOGNIZE: What does this kanji mean?
討
chastise
can also mean conquer.
composed of:「words」&「measure」
hint: you might be chastised with harsh words if someone finds you don’t measure up to the task at hand. if you really fail to deliver, you might even be conquered.
RECALL: What kanji represents this meaning?
chastise
can also mean conquer.
討
composed of:「words」&「measure」
hint: you might be chastised with harsh words if someone finds you don’t measure up to the task at hand. if you really fail to deliver, you might even be conquered.
RECOGNIZE: What does this kanji mean?
訓
instruction
can also mean the japanese reading of a character.
composed of:「words」&「stream」
hint: a proper set of instructions will guide you easily from step to step; you should be able to get into the flow and see how to complete the task without much difficulty.
RECALL: What kanji represents this meaning?
instruction
can also mean the japanese reading of a character.
訓
composed of:「words」&「stream」
hint: a proper set of instructions will guide you easily from step to step; you should be able to get into the flow and see how to complete the task without much difficulty.
RECOGNIZE: What does this kanji mean?
詔
imperial edict
composed of:「words」&「seduce」
hint: an imperial edict contains words meant to seduce you into compliance. it will be phrased in a manner that is hard to disagree with on the surface.
RECALL: What kanji represents this meaning?
imperial edict
詔
composed of:「words」&「seduce」
hint: an imperial edict contains words meant to seduce you into compliance. it will be phrased in a manner that is hard to disagree with on the surface.
RECOGNIZE: What does this kanji mean?
詰
packed
can also mean rebuke, blame.
composed of:「words」&「good luck/aerosol can」
hint: aerosol cans have lots of warnings packed in small text around the exterior. if the can explodes, you will be rebuked for not heeding the tiny warnings.
RECALL: What kanji represents this meaning?
packed
can also mean rebuke, blame.
詰
composed of:「words」&「good luck/aerosol can」
hint: aerosol cans have lots of warnings packed in small text around the exterior. if the can explodes, you will be rebuked for not heeding the tiny warnings.
RECOGNIZE: What does this kanji mean?
話
tale
can also mean talk.
composed of:「words」&「tongue」
hint: the first stories were spoken, not written. we can see someone telling a tale here. talk is also easy to see– words are being spoken from someone’s tongue.
RECALL: What kanji represents this meaning?
tale
can also mean talk.
話
composed of:「words」&「tongue」
hint: the first stories were spoken, not written. we can see someone telling a tale here. talk is also easy to see– words are being spoken from someone’s tongue.
RECOGNIZE: What does this kanji mean?
詠
recitation
composed of:「words」&「eternity」
hint: a recitation of a good poem, much like an intriguing book or engaging movie, will transport you into a pocket of eternity where no time seems to pass.
RECALL: What kanji represents this meaning?
recitation
詠
composed of:「words」&「eternity」
hint: a recitation of a good poem, much like an intriguing book or engaging movie, will transport you into a pocket of eternity where no time seems to pass.
RECOGNIZE: What does this kanji mean?
詩
poem
composed of:「words」&「temple」
hint: many poems describe an item of worship with religious devotion. they draw careful attention to the texture of someone’s hands, or are haunted by the empty arch of the windows, or somesuch thing.
RECALL: What kanji represents this meaning?
poem
詩
composed of:「words」&「temple」
hint: many poems describe an item of worship with religious devotion. they draw careful attention to the texture of someone’s hands, or are haunted by the empty arch of the windows, or somesuch thing.
RECOGNIZE: What does this kanji mean?
語
word
can also mean speech, language.
composed of:「words」&「I」
hint: the language you speak is part of your identity; your manner of speech and the words that you choose help define you.
RECALL: What kanji represents this meaning?
word
語
composed of:「words」&「I」
hint: the language you speak is part of your identity; your manner of speech and the words that you choose help define you.
RECOGNIZE: What does this kanji mean?
読
read
composed of:「words」&「sell」
hint: you should be sure to read all of the fine print on something being sold to you.
RECALL: What kanji represents this meaning?
read
読
composed of:「words」&「sell」
hint: you should be sure to read all of the fine print on something being sold to you.
RECOGNIZE: What does this kanji mean?
調
tune
composed of:「words」&「lap」
hint: songs tend to circle back to the same words, as if they’ve completed a lap– a good tune has good lyrics.
RECALL: What kanji represents this meaning?
tune
調
composed of:「words」&「lap」
hint: songs tend to circle back to the same words, as if they’ve completed a lap– a good tune has good lyrics.
RECOGNIZE: What does this kanji mean?
談
discuss
composed of:「words」&「inflammation」
hint: when people get fired up, discussions tend to turn into arguments.
RECALL: What kanji represents this meaning?
discuss
談
composed of:「words」&「inflammation」
hint: when people get fired up, discussions tend to turn into arguments.
RECOGNIZE: What does this kanji mean?
諾
consent
composed of:「words」&「youth」
hint: the young need parental consent in order to do much of anything.
RECALL: What kanji represents this meaning?
consent
諾
composed of:「words」&「youth」
hint: the young need parental consent in order to do much of anything.
RECOGNIZE: What does this kanji mean?
諭
rebuke
can also mean charge, warn.
hint: we’ve seen the right side of this kanji in both「transport」and「metaphor」. we had a vehicle providing transport, and a mouth providing metaphor, so now we have words providing a rebuke, or warning– think of the text warning for flashing images that can pop up for certain video games.
RECALL: What kanji represents this meaning?
rebuke
can also mean charge, warn.
諭
hint: we’ve seen the right side of this kanji in both「transport」and「metaphor」. we had a vehicle providing transport, and a mouth providing metaphor, so now we have words providing a rebuke, or warning– think of the text warning for flashing images that can pop up for certain video games.
