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JLPT N120画 · 20 strokesradical 水

pour

On'yomi (音読み)

  • カン

Kun'yomi (訓読み)

  • そそ.ぐ

Mnemonic

Imagine a giant watering can pouring water (the water radical) over a barren land, making it lush and green, illustrating the act of pouring.

About this kanji

The kanji 「灌」 primarily means "to pour" and is often used in contexts related to liquids. Its kun'yomi reading is "そそ.ぐ," which refers to the action of pouring something, like water. While there are no widely known compounds, the meaning remains focused on the act of pouring. An example of its usage could be in discussing how to water plants or serve drinks. A useful note is that while it is not a commonly used kanji in everyday conversation, understanding its meaning can enhance your comprehension of related terms in various contexts, especially in agriculture or culinary settings.

Example sentences

  • 畑に灌水する。

    I water the field.

Meanings across languages

English
pour
한국어
따르다
中文
id
menuangkan
th
เท
es
verter
fr
verser
de
gießen
pt
verter

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