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JLPT N121画 · 21 strokesradical 口

bite

On'yomi (音読み)

  • シャク

Kun'yomi (訓読み)

  • か.む

Mnemonic

Imagine a giant mouth (口) fiercely biting down (嚼), savoring every moment as it chews through a tough piece of meat.

About this kanji

The kanji "嚼" means "to bite" or "to chew." It is typically used as a verb in Japanese, and its kun'yomi reading is "かむ." While there are no common compounds for this kanji, you might encounter it in phrases related to eating or chewing food. For example, you could say "嚼む音" (かむおと), meaning "the sound of chewing." A useful note is that "嚼" is often associated with the action of eating food thoroughly, emphasizing the importance of chewing well for digestion. This kanji highlights a simple yet essential aspect of daily life.

Example sentences

  • 食事はよく嚼んで食べましょう。

    Let's chew our food well before swallowing.

Meanings across languages

English
bite
한국어
물기
中文
id
gigitan
th
กัด
es
mordida
fr
morsure
de
beißen
pt
mordida

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