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

The kanji "物" belongs to JLPT N4 and means "Thing, Object". Its Onyomi is "ブツ (butsu), モツ (motsu)" and Kunyomi is "もの (mono)".

JLPT N4

物

Thing, Object

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

Yes! Radical breakdown: "牛 (cow) + 勿 (do not, not)". Mnemonic Story: "Imagine a big, lumbering *cow* (牛) that is absolutely *not* (勿) a *thing* you want inside your house. 'No, *not* that *cow*!' you yell, trying to keep the massive *object* from entering. It's definitely an unwanted *thing*!"

Onyomi

ブツ (butsu), モツ (motsu)

Kunyomi

もの (mono)

🧠 Memory Mnemonic

🔍 Radical Breakdown

牛 (cow) + 勿 (do not, not)

📖 Mnemonic Story

Imagine a big, lumbering *cow* (牛) that is absolutely *not* (勿) a *thing* you want inside your house. 'No, *not* that *cow*!' you yell, trying to keep the massive *object* from entering. It's definitely an unwanted *thing*!

💡 Quick Hint: Cow is not a thing

Essential N4 Vocabulary

物

もの

Thing, object

買い物

かいもの

Shopping

荷物

にもつ

Luggage

Kanji Practice Quiz

Verify your memory for "物"

机の上に＿＿＿＿＿がある。

🎉 正解 / Correct!

解説: 「物」は「もの」と読みます。
English: 'Mono' means thing or object.

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