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Kanji 貯: meanings, readings, and example words.

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Kanji 貯: savings, store, lay in, keep, wear mustache

Key takeaways

Kanji 貯: savings, store, lay in, keep, wear mustache. Readings and core meaning.

See vocabulary and examples below.

Kanji at a glance

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Meaning

savingsstorelay inkeepwear mustache

On reading

チョ

Kun reading

た.めるたくわ.える

Radical

Core meaning / core image

Core meaning: 貯

savings, store, lay in, keep, wear mustache

Kanji structure breakdown

Structure breakdown

貝 + 宁

Mnemonic story

Mnemonic story

In ancient times, shells (貝) were used as currency. Placing your money in a safe and peaceful (宁) spot to keep it secure represents the act of saving or storing.

On'yomi and kun'yomi

On reading

チョ
  • 貯蓄ちょちく

    savings / money saved

  • 貯蔵ちょぞう

    storage / preservation

  • 貯金ちょきん

    savings / deposited money

Commonly used words

  • 貯蓄
    ちょちく

    savings / money saved

  • 貯蔵
    ちょぞう

    storage / preservation

  • 貯金
    ちょきん

    savings / deposited money

Example sentences

Example 1

毎月少しずつ蓄をしています。

Translation

I save a little money every month.

Example 2

老後のための蓄が必要です。

Translation

Savings for old age are necessary.

Example 3

この倉庫は食料の蔵に使われます。

Translation

This warehouse is used for food storage.

Example 4

ワインは涼しい場所で蔵してください。

Translation

Please store the wine in a cool place.

Kanji 貯: savings, store, lay in, keep, wear mustache | Daily Nihongo