Kanji 籤: lottery, raffle
Key takeaways
Kanji 籤: lottery, raffle. Readings and core meaning.
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Kanji at a glance
Core meaning / core image
Core meaning: 籤
lottery, raffle
Kanji structure breakdown
Mnemonic story
Mnemonic story
Imagine drawing lots using thin (韱) sticks made of bamboo (竹). In ancient times, slender bamboo sticks were pulled from a container to determine one's luck, which is why this character represents a lottery or raffle.