Memory phrase for the Kanji: 署


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Meaning

government, public office, signature

Pronunciation

SHO

Explanation

Top: eye , below: person (The old man shows in the sun his whole person.)

Mnemonic

Like an "eye" over the persons. That's the government (i.e. during signatures)

Radicals

eyes, (net)The Radical yongashira shows the picture of an eye, whereas eye is also: . In some combinations this radical is seen as a net for fishing.
person
old manradical oigashira
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Vocabulary

 税務署  ぜいむしょ  tax office
 消防署  しょうぼうしょ  fire station
 署名  しょめい  signature

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