Kanji 畑: farm, field, garden, one's specialty, (kokuji)
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Kanji 畑: farm, field, garden, one's specialty, (kokuji). Readings and core meaning.
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Kanji at a glance
Core meaning / core image
Core meaning: 畑
farm, field, garden, one's specialty, (kokuji)
Kanji structure breakdown
Mnemonic story
Mnemonic story
This character represents a dry field (田) created by clearing land with fire (火). It was created in Japan to distinguish a dry upland field from a wet rice paddy, emphasizing the use of fire in its preparation and the absence of water.