Memory phrase for the Kanji: 鶏


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Meaning chicken (domesticated)

Pronunciation

KEI
niwatori

Explanation

Left: hand reaching down , husband , right: bird . ('niwa' means garden, thus "niwatori" is: "gardenbird")

Mnemonic


 
(The chicken is domesticated but other birds would fly away when touched) The protecting hand of the husband is with the 'gardenbird': The chicken.

Radicals

birdTwo radicals are equally used for bird, namely: and .
grap downwardsThe radical notsu shows a hand which is reaching downwards.
husbandLike a big person with another pair of arms, as caring arms.
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