Kanji 居: reside, to be, exist, live with
Key takeaways
Kanji 居: reside, to be, exist, live with. Readings and core meaning.
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Kanji at a glance
Core meaning / core image
Core meaning: 居
reside, to be, exist, live with
Kanji structure breakdown
Mnemonic story
Mnemonic story
The radical 尸 represents a person sitting or the roof of a house, while 古 means old. Together, they depict someone staying or living in an old place for a long time, leading to the meaning of 'reside' or 'stay.'
