己 — Oneself
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What is the best kanji mnemonic for 己 (Oneself)?
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The Shibashi Japanese kanji mnemonic for 己 ("Oneself", read as こ) is: To know oneself, the koala (こ) kid (き) must pray for wisdom... Using visual kanji mnemonics that combine the character's radicals, meaning, and reading into a single illustrated scene makes 己 effortless to recall.
What does the kanji 己 mean and how is it read in Japanese?
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The Japanese kanji 己 means "Oneself". Its primary reading is こ (On'yomi: こ, き; Kun'yomi: —). Our Japanese kanji mnemonics tie the reading directly into the visual story so you remember both the meaning and pronunciation together.
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