Kanji 蛋: barbarian, egg
Key takeaways
Kanji 蛋: barbarian, egg. Readings and core meaning.
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Kanji at a glance
Core meaning / core image
Core meaning: 蛋
barbarian, egg
Kanji structure breakdown
Mnemonic story
Mnemonic story
While this character combines 'foot' (疋) and 'insect' (虫), the components do not intuitively explain the meaning of 'egg.' Since it is primarily used in the word 'protein' (蛋白質), it is best to remember it by associating it with the nutritional context of eggs and protein.
