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RTK / HeisigFrame #159

lake

Lv 35

Strokes: 12

JLPT: N2

Jōyō: Grade 3

Meanings

lake RTK

Community Mnemonic

1229 votes

This is my favorite story. Simply associate the sad moment of an old person, standing near the water of the lake and looking at the moon reflected in the lake. The created primitives themselves are put so beautifully, that you will not forget this kanji.

Source: Kanji Koohii community

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