ๅท
๐ฟ Nature3 strokesJLPT N5
River
ใใใปใใ
๐ Meaning & Origin
The ๅท radical depicts three flowing lines โ the streams of a river. It symbolizes water in motion, flow, and rivers in nature.
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๐ก Teacher's Memory Tip
Three vertical wavy lines side by side โ water flowing downstream. Think of standing on a bridge watching three currents pass below.
โ Frequently Asked Questions
What does this radical mean?
The ๅท radical means 'river' or 'stream.' The three strokes represent the multiple channels of a flowing river.
Which N5 kanji have this radical?
At N5, ๅท (river) is the key kanji. It combines with other kanji in place names across Japan โ many Japanese rivers end in ๅท (ใใ).
How can I remember this radical?
Draw three lines flowing in the same direction โ like a river's current. ๅท looks like three streams merging into one river.
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