然 — Like That
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Thing that is like that/in a state of being (然) as heaven (天) intended, is pure nature.
When all (全) of it is like that (然), it is completely that way.
Things that are like that (然) by themself (自) are just part of nature.
Frequently Asked Questions About 然 (Like That)
What is the best kanji mnemonic for 然 (Like That)?
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The Shibashi Japanese kanji mnemonic for 然 ("Like That", read as ぜん) is: A zen (ぜん) samurai (さ) in linen (ねん) is crossing the street with his moon friend. Who knew zen people rolled like that... Using visual kanji mnemonics that combine the character's radicals, meaning, and reading into a single illustrated scene makes 然 effortless to recall.
What does the kanji 然 mean and how is it read in Japanese?
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The Japanese kanji 然 means "Like That". Its primary reading is ぜん (On'yomi: ぜん, ねん; Kun'yomi: さ). 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 然?
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Essential Japanese vocabulary words containing 然 include: 天然 (てんねん - nature, spontaneity), 全然 (ぜんぜん - (1) wholly, entirely, completely, (2) not at all (with neg. verb)), 自然 (しぜん - nature, spontaneous).
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