親 — Parent
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Visually Similar Lookalike Kanji
Learners often mix up 親 (Parent) with these lookalike characters. Tap a tile to see how their visual mnemonics differ:
5-Second Distinction Rule (親 (Parent) vs 新 (New) vs 立 (Stand)): 親 (standing 立 in a tree 木 watching 見 over their child = Parent) • 新 (chopping a tree with an axe 斤 for fresh wood = New).
Common Japanese Words with 親 (Parent)
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This kanji literally means parent (親).
Being as close to someone as a parent (親) means you are intimate friends.
A friend (友) who is as close as a parent (親) is a close friend.
Frequently Asked Questions About 親 (Parent)
What is the best kanji mnemonic for 親 (Parent)?
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The Shibashi Japanese kanji mnemonic for 親 ("Parent", read as しん) is: A proud parent watches his son present his revolutionary shiitake (した) cream for shins (しん). O ya!! (おや) Using visual kanji mnemonics that combine the character's radicals, meaning, and reading into a single illustrated scene makes 親 effortless to recall.
What does the kanji 親 mean and how is it read in Japanese?
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The Japanese kanji 親 means "Parent". Its primary reading is しん (On'yomi: しん; Kun'yomi: おや, した). 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 親?
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Essential Japanese vocabulary words containing 親 include: 親 (おや - parents), 親しい (したしい - intimate, close (e.g. friend)), 親友 (しんゆう - close friend, buddy).
How do Japanese kanji mnemonics help you remember 親 (Parent) faster?
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