百 — Hundred
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Learners often mix up 百 (Hundred) with these lookalike characters. Tap a tile to see how their visual mnemonics differ:
5-Second Distinction Rule (日 (Day) vs 目 (Eye) vs 白 (White) vs 百 (Hundred) vs 自 (Self)): 日 (1 inner bar = Day/Sun) • 目 (2 inner bars = Eye) • 白 (sun with a ray on top = White) • 百 (one 一 on top of white = Hundred) • 自 (eye with a nose ridge on top = Self).
Common Japanese Words with 百 (Hundred)
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One hundred (百) expressed as a noun.
Frequently Asked Questions About 百 (Hundred)
What is the best kanji mnemonic for 百 (Hundred)?
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The Shibashi Japanese kanji mnemonic for 百 ("Hundred", read as ひゃく) is: Slow-mo motion (もも) Hyacinth Cool (ひゃく) Town is now a hundred years old!! Using visual kanji mnemonics that combine the character's radicals, meaning, and reading into a single illustrated scene makes 百 effortless to recall.
What does the kanji 百 mean and how is it read in Japanese?
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The Japanese kanji 百 means "Hundred". Its primary reading is ひゃく (On'yomi: ひゃく; Kun'yomi: もも). 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 百?
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Essential Japanese vocabulary words containing 百 include: 百 (ひゃく - one hundred, hundred).
How do Japanese kanji mnemonics help you remember 百 (Hundred) faster?
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