Kanji 魚: fish
Key takeaways
Kanji 魚: fish. Readings and core meaning.
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Kanji at a glance
Core meaning / core image
Core meaning: 魚
fish
Kanji structure breakdown
Mnemonic story
Mnemonic story
This kanji is a pictograph of a fish viewed from above. The top part (𠂊) is the head, the middle (田) represents the scaly body, and the bottom (灬) depicts the tail or fins. It is easier to remember it as a vertical drawing of a fish rather than the literal meanings of 'field' or 'fire'.
