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Ripen


Radical Combination


Meaning

Ripen

Mnemonic

If you receive something edible, arrange it in a circle and boil it. That way, it’ll ripen more quickly.

Picture yourself receiving something, arranging it in a circle in the pan, and leaving it to boil. See how quickly that stuff ripens? Now it’s all ripe and yummy.


Reading

On'yomi

じゅく

Kun'yomi

Nanori

None

Mnemonic

Once everything you received has ripened, you kick back near your jukebox (じゅく) and eat it. The jukebox sets the mood, making the ripened treat feels twice as sweet.

Imagine the jukebox playing music to accompany your ripened treat. Ahh, jukebox music and ripened goodies. Can life get any sweeter?


Visually Similar Kanji


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