Kanji 然: sort of thing, so, if so, in that case, well
Key takeaways
Kanji 然: sort of thing, so, if so, in that case, well. Readings and core meaning.
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Kanji at a glance
Core meaning / core image
Core meaning: 然
sort of thing, so, if so, in that case, well
Kanji structure breakdown
Mnemonic story
Mnemonic story
This character originally depicted roasting dog (犬) meat (月) over a fire (灬). While it originally meant 'to burn,' it is now used to mean 'to be so' or 'natural,' as in the word Nature (自然).
