Memory phrase for the Kanji: 堂

堂

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Meaning hall, temple hall, public chamber

Pronunciation

DŌ

Explanation

Top: furthermore/besides/respect 尚 (A small 小 house 宀 with window 口 is furthermore also respected.), below: earth 土 BETTER: A reinforced roof 宀 with additional beams 丷 because of the size of a hall 口 on the ground 土

Mnemonic
 
The reinforced roof for a hall on the ground: The hall!

Radicals

尚 furthermore, esteem
土 earthground, soil
Crown
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 Vocabulary

堂 どう  temple, shrine
堂々 どうどう  magnificent, grand, impressive
食堂 しょくどう  cafeteria, dining hall
講堂 こうどう  auditorium
議事堂 ぎじどう  Diet building

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