Kanji 叔: uncle, youth
Key takeaways
Kanji 叔: uncle, youth. Readings and core meaning.
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Kanji at a glance
Core meaning / core image
Core meaning: 叔
uncle, youth
Kanji structure breakdown
Mnemonic story
Mnemonic story
Picking beans (尗) with one's hand (又) was a task often done by the younger members of the family. This character came to represent a 'younger uncle' or 'younger relative' who helps with such chores. It is used in terms like Sukbu (uncle) and Sukmo (aunt).
