Kanji 箋: paper, label, letter, composition
Key takeaways
Kanji 箋: paper, label, letter, composition. Readings and core meaning.
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Kanji at a glance
Core meaning / core image
Core meaning: 箋
paper, label, letter, composition
Kanji structure breakdown
Mnemonic story
Mnemonic story
In ancient times, people wrote on thin strips of bamboo (竹) before paper was widely available. The component 戔 suggests cutting something into small or thin pieces, representing the slips of paper or stationery used for writing. It is commonly seen in words like 'prescription' (処方箋).
