Kanji 毒: poison, virus, venom, germ, harm, injury, spite
Key takeaways
Kanji 毒: poison, virus, venom, germ, harm, injury, spite. Readings and core meaning.
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Kanji at a glance
Core meaning / core image
Core meaning: 毒
poison, virus, venom, germ, harm, injury, spite
Kanji structure breakdown
Mnemonic story
Mnemonic story
Poison is something that threatens life (龶), so you must not (毋) consume it. Think of growing (龶) plants that are dangerous and should not (毋) be touched or eaten.
