写 — Copy
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Common Japanese Words with 写 (Copy)
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A copy (写) of the truth (真) is a photograph.
Copy (写) expressed as a verb, to copy.
Frequently Asked Questions About 写 (Copy)
What is the best kanji mnemonic for 写 (Copy)?
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The Shibashi Japanese kanji mnemonic for 写 ("Copy", read as しゃ) is: The poor boy without boots(u) (うつ) is trying to perfectly copy the shaman (しゃ) prayer. Using visual kanji mnemonics that combine the character's radicals, meaning, and reading into a single illustrated scene makes 写 effortless to recall.
What does the kanji 写 mean and how is it read in Japanese?
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The Japanese kanji 写 means "Copy". Its primary reading is しゃ (On'yomi: しゃ; Kun'yomi: うつ). Our Japanese kanji mnemonics tie the reading directly into the visual story so you remember both the meaning and pronunciation together.
What are common Japanese words and compounds with 写?
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Essential Japanese vocabulary words containing 写 include: 写真 (しゃしん - photograph), 写す (うつす - To copy).
How do Japanese kanji mnemonics help you remember 写 (Copy) faster?
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