衣 — Clothes
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Clothes (衣) plus clothes (服), equals... clothes.
Frequently Asked Questions About 衣 (Clothes)
What is the best kanji mnemonic for 衣 (Clothes)?
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The Shibashi Japanese kanji mnemonic for 衣 ("Clothes", read as い) is: Each (い) item, every (え) garment is stored separately. What a convenient clothing basket. Using visual kanji mnemonics that combine the character's radicals, meaning, and reading into a single illustrated scene makes 衣 effortless to recall.
What does the kanji 衣 mean and how is it read in Japanese?
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The Japanese kanji 衣 means "Clothes". Its primary reading is い (On'yomi: い, え; Kun'yomi: —). 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 衣?
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Essential Japanese vocabulary words containing 衣 include: 衣服 (いふく - clothes).
How do Japanese kanji mnemonics help you remember 衣 (Clothes) faster?
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