๐ Meaning & Origin
The ๅ radical represents earth, soil, and the ground. Originally a pictogram of a plant sprouting from the ground. It appears in kanji about land, places, and earthen things.
๐ Kanji by JLPT Level
๐ก Teacher's Memory Tip
A cross (+) sitting on a flat base โ like a sprout pushing up through the soil. ๅ = earth, ground, something rooted.
โ Frequently Asked Questions
The ๅ radical means 'earth' or 'soil.' It represents the ground we stand on, which is why it appears in ๅฐ (ground/place) and words about land.
N5 kanji with ๅ: ๅ (earth/soil), ๅฐ (ground/earth/place โ earth + a snake-like stroke indicating location).
A cross (+) on a base line โ a plant sprouting from soil. ๅ = anything rooted in the ground.
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