究 — Research
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Common Japanese Words with 究 (Research)
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When you polish (研) your knowledge through research (究), you're doing, well... research.
Frequently Asked Questions About 究 (Research)
What is the best kanji mnemonic for 究 (Research)?
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The Shibashi Japanese kanji mnemonic for 究 ("Research", read as きゅう) is: It took the mad scientist nine (九) years of research to create cucumbers (きゅう) with kiwi-waffle (きわ) flavor... Using visual kanji mnemonics that combine the character's radicals, meaning, and reading into a single illustrated scene makes 究 effortless to recall.
What does the kanji 究 mean and how is it read in Japanese?
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The Japanese kanji 究 means "Research". Its primary reading is きゅう (On'yomi: きゅう; Kun'yomi: きわ). 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 究?
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Essential Japanese vocabulary words containing 究 include: 研究 (けんきゅう - research, study, investigation).
How do Japanese kanji mnemonics help you remember 究 (Research) faster?
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