欠 — Lack
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Common Japanese Words with 欠 (Lack)
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Lack (欠) expressed as intransitive verb, to be lacking.
Frequently Asked Questions About 欠 (Lack)
What is the best kanji mnemonic for 欠 (Lack)?
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The Shibashi Japanese kanji mnemonic for 欠 ("Lack", read as けつ) is: Despite lacking talent, and not selling many tickets(u) (けつ), the kangaroo (か) still loves to sing. Using visual kanji mnemonics that combine the character's radicals, meaning, and reading into a single illustrated scene makes 欠 effortless to recall.
What does the kanji 欠 mean and how is it read in Japanese?
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The Japanese kanji 欠 means "Lack". Its primary reading is けつ (On'yomi: けつ; Kun'yomi: か). 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 欠?
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Essential Japanese vocabulary words containing 欠 include: 欠ける (かける - to be lacking).
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