Kanji 子: child, sign of the rat, 11PM-1AM, first sign of Chinese zodiac
Kanji 子: child, sign of the rat, 11PM-1AM, first sign of Chinese zodiac. Readings and core meaning.
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Kanji at a glance
Core meaning / core image
child, sign of the rat, 11PM-1AM, first sign of Chinese zodiac
Kanji structure breakdown
Mnemonic story
This character is a pictograph of a small child with a large head and outstretched arms, wrapped in a swaddle. You can easily remember the shape by imagining a cute baby lying down. It is a fundamental kanji meaning 'child' or 'offspring'.