Kanji 殖: augment, increase, multiply, raise
Key takeaways
Kanji 殖: augment, increase, multiply, raise. Readings and core meaning.
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Kanji at a glance
Core meaning / core image
Core meaning: 殖
augment, increase, multiply, raise
Kanji structure breakdown
Mnemonic story
Mnemonic story
This character combines the radical for death or remains (歹) with 'straight' (直). It symbolizes a lineage that continues straight (直) even after death (歹), leading to an increase in descendants or population. It is commonly found in words like breeding (繁殖) and proliferation (增殖).
