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Mouth Radical FamilyThemes
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- 01口mouthThis fundamental character represents a mouth and serves as the primary anchor for the entire family.
- 02問question, ask, problemBy placing a mouth inside a gate, this kanji depicts the act of asking a question.
- 03言say, wordThis character adds distinct lines above the mouth to represent speech and spoken words.
- 04話tale, talkCombining the speech radical with a tongue, this kanji signifies conversation and chatting.
- 05名name, noted, distinguishedThis kanji originally depicted identifying someone by voice in the dark, leading to the meaning of name.
- 06告revelation, tell, informThis character uses a mouth to signify the act of announcing or informing others of a revelation.
- 07語word, speech, languageThis kanji represents structured language and the act of telling stories or narrating.
- 08味flavor, tasteThe mouth is used here to represent the physical sense of taste and the variety of flavors.
- 09呼call, call out to, inviteThis character depicts the action of calling out to someone or inviting them with a shout.
- 10君mister, you, rulerFeaturing a mouth below a ruler's scepter, this kanji originally referred to a lord or master.
- 11吸suck, imbibe, inhaleThis kanji illustrates the physical action of sucking, inhaling, or breathing in through the mouth.
- 12喚yell, cry, callThe mouth component on the left emphasizes the loud action of yelling or summoning someone.
- 13唱chant, recite, call uponThis character signifies chanting or reciting words in a rhythmic or musical way.
- 14喫consume, eat, drinkThis kanji describes consuming things like tea or tobacco, focusing on the mouth's intake.
- 15叫shout, exclaim, yellThe wide-open mouth shape here represents a sudden shout or a loud scream of exclamation.
- 16吐spit, vomit, belchThis character depicts the mouth expelling something, such as spitting, vomiting, or confessing.
- 17喋chat, chatter, talkThis kanji represents the continuous and casual action of chatting, talking, or chattering.
- 18喝hoarse, scoldThe mouth is used here to represent a hoarse voice or the loud act of scolding someone.
- 19嘆sigh, lament, moanThis character uses the mouth to illustrate emotional breathy actions like sighing or lamenting.
- 20累accumulate, involvement, troubleThis kanji adds the meaning of accumulation and involvement to the more complex members of this group.
- 21郭enclosure, quarters, fortificationUse this kanji to describe enclosures or city fortifications.
- 22昆descendants, elder brother, insectThis character marks terms for insects such as 昆虫.
- 23凝congeal, freeze, stiffLearn this character to describe stiff shoulders or being absorbed in a hobby.
- 24溝gutter, ditch, sewerThis kanji represents a gutter or ditch, often read as みぞ.
- 25窮hard up, destitute, sufferUse this character to describe being cornered or in a tight spot.
- 26窒plug up, obstructThis kanji serves as a root for words like nitrogen or suffocation.
- 27幣cash, bad habit, humble prefixIdentify this kanji in terms for currency or Shinto cloth offerings.
- 28畜livestock, domestic fowl and animalsThis kanji names livestock and farm animals in the word 畜産.
- 29呆be amazed, disgusted, shockedUse this character to express being amazed, shocked, or disgusted.
- 30斗Big Dipper, ten sho (vol), sake dipperLook for this kanji when reading about the Big Dipper or sake dippers.
- 31帆sailThis kanji refers to the sail of a ship, read as ほ.
- 32吟versify, singing, recitalLearn this character for reciting poetry or singing ballads.
- 33嶺peak, summitThis kanji describes high mountain peaks or summits.
- 34睦intimate, friendly, harmoniousUse this kanji to describe intimate, friendly, or harmonious relationships.
- 35逗stopIdentify this kanji in words for stopping or a temporary stay.
- 36唄song, balladThis character represents traditional songs or ballads accompanied by music.
- 37苑garden, park, pastureUse this kanji for imperial gardens, parks, or grassy pastures.
- 38荏bean, herb, perillaThis kanji refers to perilla herbs and soft, pliable beans.
- 39尖angry, be pointed, displeasedLearn this character for sharp points, edges, or being pointed.
- 40匡correct, save, assistUse this kanji to describe correcting mistakes or saving someone.
- 41惣allThis kanji represents the idea of "all" and is found in the common word for side dishes, 惣菜.
- 42皐swamp, shore, fifth monthUse this kanji to write Satsuki, a traditional name for the fifth month of the lunar calendar.
- 43酌bar-tending, serving sake, the hostThis kanji describes the act of pouring or scooping liquids, especially when serving sake to guests.
- 44笏baton, mace, scepterLearn this kanji to recognize the term for a ceremonial baton or scepter used by officials.
- 45咸all, sameThis kanji carries the meaning of "all" or "same" and appears in traditional musical terms like 阮咸.
- 46汪deep, expanse of water, flowing fullThis kanji depicts a vast expanse of water or something overflowing, as seen in the word 横溢.
- 47姚beautifulThis kanji is a variant used to describe something beautiful, elegant, or graceful.
- 48倹frugal, economy, thriftyUse this kanji for words related to thrift and economy, such as the term for frugality, 倹約.
- 49墾ground-breaking, open up farmlandThis kanji is used for clearing and cultivating new farmland, as in the word for reclamation, 開墾.
- 50捻twirl, twist, play withThis kanji describes twisting or twirling something, often used for a sprain, 捻挫.
- 51沃fertilityFocus on this kanji for terms related to fertility and chemical compounds like iodide, ヨウ化.
- 52捺press, print, affix a sealThis kanji represents the action of pressing down or affixing an official seal with a stamp.
- 53颯sudden, quick, sound of the windThis kanji captures the sound of the wind or a sudden, quick movement, as in the word 颯爽.