Kanji 震: quake, shake, tremble, quiver, shiver
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Kanji 震: quake, shake, tremble, quiver, shiver. Readings and core meaning.
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Core meaning / core image
Core meaning: 震
quake, shake, tremble, quiver, shiver
Kanji structure breakdown
Mnemonic story
Mnemonic story
When the dragon (辰) writhes and moves under the rain (雨), the ground shakes violently. Think of situations where things tremble, such as an earthquake (地震) or vibration (振動). It combines the rain from above and the dragon's movement below to signify a quake.
