Kanji 工: craft, construction, katakana e radical (no. 48)
Key takeaways
Kanji 工: craft, construction, katakana e radical (no. 48). Readings and core meaning.
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Kanji at a glance
Core meaning / core image
Core meaning: 工
craft, construction, katakana e radical (no. 48)
Kanji structure breakdown
Mnemonic story
Mnemonic story
This character is a pictograph of a craftsman's tool, specifically a carpenter's square. The horizontal lines connected by a vertical pillar represent the 'skill' and 'construction' involved in making things. Think of words like industry or construction to remember its meaning.
