Kanji 黴: mold, mildew
Key takeaways
Kanji 黴: mold, mildew. Readings and core meaning.
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Kanji at a glance
Core meaning / core image
Core meaning: 黴
mold, mildew
Kanji structure breakdown
Mnemonic story
Mnemonic story
This kanji combines 'black' (黑) and the components of 'tiny' (微). It represents mold or bacteria, which start as tiny (微) particles and eventually spread into visible black (黑) patches.
