Kanji 淡: thin, faint, pale, fleeting
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Kanji 淡: thin, faint, pale, fleeting. Readings and core meaning.
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Kanji at a glance
Core meaning / core image
Core meaning: 淡
thin, faint, pale, fleeting
Kanji structure breakdown
Mnemonic story
Mnemonic story
When you pour water (氵) onto a flame (炎), the intense heat fades and the color becomes pale. Imagine adding water to a strong flavor or color to make it thin or faint.