毎 — Every
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Visual Radical Families for 毎 (Every)
These kanjis share the same recurring visual building block in Shibashi's Japanese kanji mnemonics. Tap any small tile to compare its story:
Common Japanese Words with 毎 (Every)
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Doing something every (毎) morning (朝) means you do it every morning.

Doing something every (毎) moon (月) cycle means you do it every month.
Frequently Asked Questions About 毎 (Every)
What is the best kanji mnemonic for 毎 (Every)?
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The Shibashi Japanese kanji mnemonic for 毎 ("Every", read as まい) is: The two mice (まい) look out the window every day and dream that someday they will go to/top (ごと) of Mt. Fuji. Using visual kanji mnemonics that combine the character's radicals, meaning, and reading into a single illustrated scene makes 毎 effortless to recall.
What does the kanji 毎 mean and how is it read in Japanese?
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The Japanese kanji 毎 means "Every". Its primary reading is まい (On'yomi: まい; Kun'yomi: ごと). 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 毎?
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Essential Japanese vocabulary words containing 毎 include: 毎朝 (まいあさ - every morning), 毎月 (まいつき - every month).
How do Japanese kanji mnemonics help you remember 毎 (Every) faster?
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Traditional rote stroke repetition fades quickly. Shibashi's Japanese kanji mnemonics turn 毎 (Every) and its shared visual radical family into memorable characters and objects, paired with smart Spaced Repetition (SRS) and native audio so the memory sticks permanently.