Kanji 酸: acid, bitterness, sour, tart
Key takeaways
Kanji 酸: acid, bitterness, sour, tart. Readings and core meaning.
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Kanji at a glance
Core meaning / core image
Core meaning: 酸
acid, bitterness, sour, tart
Kanji structure breakdown
Mnemonic story
Mnemonic story
When alcohol in a sake jar (酉) is left to ferment slowly (夋) over time, it turns into a sour acid. Think of the sour taste that develops during the fermentation process to remember this kanji.
