What is the meaning and reading of the kanji "貿"?

The kanji "貿" belongs to JLPT N2 and means "Trade, Exchange". Its Onyomi is "ボウ (bou)" and Kunyomi is "".

JLPT N2

貿

Trade, Exchange

Q: Is there a memory mnemonic for "貿"?

Yes! Radical breakdown: "貝 (shell, money) + 卯 (zodiac rabbit, fourth - phonetic)". Mnemonic Story: "You're at a frantic marketplace, where you're quickly **TRADING** your precious SHELL money (貝) in a rush to get a rare, mythical RABBIT (卯). The **EXCHANGE** is so fast, it's like the rabbit jumps right through a small gate (卯 can also look like a gate) with your money flying after it!"

Onyomi

ボウ (bou)

Kunyomi

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🧠 Memory Mnemonic

🔍 Radical Breakdown

貝 (shell, money) + 卯 (zodiac rabbit, fourth - phonetic)

📖 Mnemonic Story

You're at a frantic marketplace, where you're quickly **TRADING** your precious SHELL money (貝) in a rush to get a rare, mythical RABBIT (卯). The **EXCHANGE** is so fast, it's like the rabbit jumps right through a small gate (卯 can also look like a gate) with your money flying after it!

💡 Quick Hint: Shell rabbit trade

Essential N2 Vocabulary

貿易

ぼうえき

Trade

貿易会社

ぼうえきがいしゃ

Trading company

自由貿易

じゆうぼうえき

Free trade

Kanji Practice Quiz

Verify your memory for "貿"

日本は外国と＿＿＿＿＿を行う。

🎉 正解 / Correct!

解説: 貿易は「ぼうえき」と読みます。
English: Trade is read as 'boueki'.

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