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

The kanji "電" belongs to JLPT N5 and means "Electricity". Its Onyomi is "デン (den)" and Kunyomi is "".

JLPT N5

電

Electricity

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

Yes! Radical breakdown: "雨 (rain) + 申 (to say, report)". Mnemonic Story: "Suddenly, the heavens open up with a downpour of *rain* (雨). Then, a brilliant flash of *electricity* crackles across the *sky*, making it seem as if the clouds are trying to *speak* or *report* (申) a powerful, thundering message."

Onyomi

デン (den)

Kunyomi

—

🧠 Memory Mnemonic

🔍 Radical Breakdown

雨 (rain) + 申 (to say, report)

📖 Mnemonic Story

Suddenly, the heavens open up with a downpour of *rain* (雨). Then, a brilliant flash of *electricity* crackles across the *sky*, making it seem as if the clouds are trying to *speak* or *report* (申) a powerful, thundering message.

💡 Quick Hint: Rain speaks electricity

Essential N5 Vocabulary

電車

でんしゃ

Train

電話

でんわ

Telephone

電気

でんき

Electricity, light

Kanji Practice Quiz

Verify your memory for "電"

毎日＿＿＿＿＿で会社へ行きます。

🎉 正解 / Correct!

解説: 「電車」は「train」のことです。
English: Densha means 'train'.

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