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

The kanji "漢" belongs to JLPT N4 and means "Han (ethnic group), China, male". Its Onyomi is "カン (kan)" and Kunyomi is "".

JLPT N4

漢

Han (ethnic group), China, male

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

Yes! Radical breakdown: "[object Object]". Mnemonic Story: "Think of the mighty **HAN** Dynasty of **China**, so vast it feels like a powerful river (氵, water radical) flowing under a scorching **sun** (日) that tries to **dry** (干) it up. But the river persists, just like the enduring strength and culture of the Han people."

Onyomi

カン (kan)

Kunyomi

—

🧠 Memory Mnemonic

🔍 Radical Breakdown

[object Object]

📖 Mnemonic Story

Think of the mighty **HAN** Dynasty of **China**, so vast it feels like a powerful river (氵, water radical) flowing under a scorching **sun** (日) that tries to **dry** (干) it up. But the river persists, just like the enduring strength and culture of the Han people.

💡 Quick Hint: Water, sun, dry

Essential N4 Vocabulary

漢字

かんじ

Kanji (Chinese characters)

漢語

かんご

Sino-Japanese word

漢方薬

かんぽうやく

Chinese herbal medicine

Kanji Practice Quiz

Verify your memory for "漢"

日本語の＿＿＿＿＿は難しいです。

🎉 正解 / Correct!

解説: 漢字は「かんじ」と読みます。
English: Kanji is read as 'kanji'.

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