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Same Reading, Different Kanji

Same Reading, Different Kanji gives you 29 kanji for shared readings across different characters.

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IntermediateDifficulty
58 minTime
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The deck gives you a manageable path through shared readings across different characters without extra detours.

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  1. 01meeting, meet, partyThis kanji for meeting anchors the first group of cards sharing the "KAI" reading.
  2. 02-times, round, gameThis counter for occurrences shares the "KAI" reading with the meeting and sea kanji.
  3. 03sea, oceanThe sea kanji adds a physical landscape to this cluster of "KAI" readings.
  4. 04shellfishWhile other cards use "KAI" as a Chinese-derived reading, this shellfish kanji uses it as its native Japanese name.
  5. 05company, firm, officeThis company kanji pairs with the person kanji to demonstrate the "SHA" reading.
  6. 06someone, personUsed in words for professionals, this kanji shares its "SHA" reading with the card for company.
  7. 07utensil, vessel, receptacleThis kanji for vessels and ability introduces the "KI" reading cluster.
  8. 08going, journey, carry outThis fundamental verb for going starts a large group of cards with the "KOU" reading.
  9. 09life, genuine, birthWhile it has many readings, this life kanji is a key member of the "SEI" phonetic group.
  10. 10ray, lightThis kanji for light shares the "KOU" reading with the nearby card for going.
  11. 11achievement, merits, successFocused on achievement, this card adds another dimension to the "KOU" reading cluster.
  12. 12tall, high, expensiveThis adjective for height and price is a common anchor for the "KOU" reading.
  13. 13craft, construction, katakana e radical (no. 48)This simple kanji for craft and construction belongs to the "KOU" cluster.
  14. 14exam, school, printingThis school kanji rounds out the group of cards using the "KOU" reading.
  15. 15empty, sky, voidThis kanji for sky and void represents the "KUU" reading in the set.
  16. 16tree, woodUsed in words for wood and trees, this kanji introduces the "MOKU" reading cluster.
  17. 17spirit, mind, airThis kanji for spirit and mood shares the "KI" reading with the card for vessels.
  18. 18fate, command, decreeThis kanji for life and destiny leads the "MEI" reading cluster.
  19. 19name, noted, distinguishedShares the "MEI" reading with the life and bright cards to represent names and reputation.
  20. 20bright, lightThis kanji for bright light completes the trio of cards sharing the "MEI" reading.
  21. 21eye, class, lookThis simple kanji for eye is read as "me," just like more complex characters used for medical terms.
  22. 22correct, justice, righteousIt uses the reading "sei" for concepts of correctness, sharing that sound with the kanji for nature and gender.
  23. 23early, fastThis kanji focuses on being early in time, distinguishing its "haya-i" reading from the character for speed.
  24. 24sex, gender, natureShared with the kanji for justice, the "sei" reading here applies to a person's nature or gender.
  25. 25public, prince, officialReading as "kou," this character for public matters sounds the same as many other common educational kanji.
  26. 26Inst., institution, templeThe "in" reading identifies institutional buildings like hospitals, sharing a sound with the kanji for staff members.
  27. 27employee, member, numberRepresenting members or employees, this kanji uses the "in" sound found in characters for schools and hospitals.
  28. 28buyWhile read as "kau" in everyday shopping, its "bai" reading is a homophone for the kanji meaning to sell.
  29. 29quick, fastThis "haya-i" focuses on physical velocity or pace, contrasting with the version used for early morning.
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