Kanji 馬: horse
Kanji 馬: horse. Readings and core meaning.
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Kanji at a glance
Core meaning / core image
horse
Kanji structure breakdown
Mnemonic story
This character is a pictograph representing the overall shape of a horse. The top part depicts the mane and head, while the four dots at the bottom (灬) symbolize the horse's four legs running vigorously rather than fire.