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Kanji Rule (8): A Combination of Pictures

Pictures turned into kanji. A combination of pictures also became kanji. 

  • Meaning
    nest

  • Reading
    On-reading: sou
    Kun-reading: su

  • Mnemonics
    A bird nest is on the top of the tree. There are three little birds in the nest.  

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