物 — Thing
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Common Japanese Words with 物 (Thing)
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A thing (物) that is food (食) is exactly that: food.
A thing (物) that you build (建) is a building.
A thing (物) that you drink (飲) is a drink.
Thing (物) expressed as a noun.
A thing (物) that is sold as a product (品) is part of your goods.
The quality (質) of a physical thing (物) defines its material or substance.
A thing (物) that has life (生) is a living thing.
A thing (物) that still has (fresh) life (生) in it is raw food.
Frequently Asked Questions About 物 (Thing)
What is the best kanji mnemonic for 物 (Thing)?
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The Shibashi Japanese kanji mnemonic for 物 ("Thing", read as ぶつ) is: A cow (牛) on tracks, in boots(u) (ぶつ) and a monocle (もの) during morning tsunami (もつ), that’s quite a thing to see... Using visual kanji mnemonics that combine the character's radicals, meaning, and reading into a single illustrated scene makes 物 effortless to recall.
What does the kanji 物 mean and how is it read in Japanese?
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The Japanese kanji 物 means "Thing". Its primary reading is ぶつ (On'yomi: ぶつ, もつ; Kun'yomi: もの). 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 物?
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Essential Japanese vocabulary words containing 物 include: 食物 (しょくもつ - food, foodstuff), 建物 (たてもの - building), 飲み物 (のみもの - a drink), 物 (もの - thing).
How do Japanese kanji mnemonics help you remember 物 (Thing) faster?
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Traditional rote stroke repetition fades quickly. Shibashi's Japanese kanji mnemonics turn 物 (Thing) 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.