重 — Heavy
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Common Japanese Words with 重 (Heavy)
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Heavy (重) expressed as an i-adjective.
A heavy (重) and big (大) issue is incredibly serious.
Frequently Asked Questions About 重 (Heavy)
What is the best kanji mnemonic for 重 (Heavy)?
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The Shibashi Japanese kanji mnemonic for 重 ("Heavy", read as じゅう) is: Two men at peak effort (え), carrying a heavy box of open, modern (おも) chocolate (ちょう) jewels (じゅう). Using visual kanji mnemonics that combine the character's radicals, meaning, and reading into a single illustrated scene makes 重 effortless to recall.
What does the kanji 重 mean and how is it read in Japanese?
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The Japanese kanji 重 means "Heavy". Its primary reading is じゅう (On'yomi: じゅう, ちょう; Kun'yomi: おも, え). 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 重?
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Essential Japanese vocabulary words containing 重 include: 重い (おもい - heavy), 重大 (じゅうだい - serious, important, grave, weighty).
How do Japanese kanji mnemonics help you remember 重 (Heavy) faster?
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