01
菱形
ひしがた
diamond shape
Meanings
- diamond (shape)
- rhombus
- water chestnut
Readings
Onyomi
- リョウ
Kunyomi
- ひし
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Useful words
02
菱餅
ひしもち
diamond-shaped rice cake
03
菱の実
ひしのみ
water chestnut
04
菱格子
ひしごうし
diamond lattice
05
菱文様
ひしもんよう
diamond pattern
06
三菱
みつびし
Mitsubishi
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01形Meaning86%shape, formThe diamond or rhombus meaning makes 形 a useful shape-category link.02角Meaning74%angle, cornerA diamond shape has angles, so 角 supports the geometric side of 菱.03草Component72%grass, weedsThe plant crown keeps 菱 tied to its water-chestnut plant meaning.04蓮Meaning68%lotus蓮 gives another aquatic plant, a nature link for the plant side of 菱.05水Meaning62%waterWater is the habitat clue for the plant meaning, even though the shape does not share it.06荷Shape58%baggage, shoulder-pole loadBoth start with a plant top and complex lower part, so 荷 is a mild visual comparison.