Meanings
Readings
Common Words
common carp (Cyprinus carpio); koi carp
to loosen one's sword slightly in the scabbard
opening of a scabbard; mouth of a sword sheath
style of shirt with carp-mouth shaped sleeves
koinobori; carp streamer; carp-shaped windsock traditionally flown to celebrate the Children's Day in May
Idiomatic expression
someone doomed to their fate; fish on the chopping board
Memory Mnemonics
Keywords
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Constituents
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Mnemonic Stories
My pet carp has its own social media profile. I use my computer to post updates about this very popular fish.
To remember this kanji, just imagine a fish trying to use a computer, but its fins are too clumsy for the keyboard. Itโs bound to get carp-al tunnel syndrome.
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