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Bridge


Radical Combination


Meaning

Bridge

Mnemonic

A tree from heaven with a mustache above his mouth valiantly crosses a bridge. This holy tree from heaven was sent down to earth to cross this very bridge. It is the tree’s angelic mission. Also the tree has a mouth and a mustache.

Picture this majestic tree as it crosses the bridge. Its mustache is very distinguished. Hear its roots and branches swaying, creaking, and cracking in the wind.


Reading

On'yomi

きょう

Kun'yomi

はし

Nanori

None

Mnemonic

The tree finishes crossing the bridge and on the other side is a plate of steaming hash (はし) browns! That's why it has a mouth. To eat yummy bridge hash browns.

Imagine sitting on the bridge with the tree and eating hash browns with it. It's heavenly!


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