Kanji 砂: sand
Key takeaways
Kanji 砂: sand. Readings and core meaning.
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Kanji at a glance
Core meaning / core image
Core meaning: 砂
sand
Kanji structure breakdown
Mnemonic story
Mnemonic story
When stones (石) are broken down into very small (少) and fine pieces, they become sand. It is easy to remember if you think of sand as stones that have become tiny over a long period of time.