Memory phrase for the Kanji: 願


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Meaning

wish, hope, request

Pronunciation

GAN
negau

Explanation

Left: origin, plain (Under the cliff a white small spring has its origin), right: head, forehead

Mnemonic

The origin is in the head of your: wishes and hopes.

Radicals

cliffThe Radical gandare stands for cliff. Sometimes it is understood as a shield, like in 盾.
springThe white water stands for a well.
(fore-)head, pageThe radical oogai stands for (fore-)head and is at the right side of the kanji. Also this character is used for: head.
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Vocabulary

 願  がん  prayer, wish, vow
 願う  ねがう  to desire, to wish, to request, to beg, to hope, to implore
 願い  ねがい  desire, wish, request, prayer, petition
 念願  ねんがん  one's heart's desire, earnest petition
 願書  がんしょ  written application or petition


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