青 — Blue
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A person in the blue/fresh (青) years (年) of life is a youth/young man.
Frequently Asked Questions About 青 (Blue)
What is the best kanji mnemonic for 青 (Blue)?
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The Shibashi Japanese kanji mnemonic for 青 ("Blue", read as せい) is: The shogun (しょう) castle fountain has the most vivid blue water, guarded by samurais with light-sabers (せい)... Using visual kanji mnemonics that combine the character's radicals, meaning, and reading into a single illustrated scene makes 青 effortless to recall.
What does the kanji 青 mean and how is it read in Japanese?
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The Japanese kanji 青 means "Blue". Its primary reading is せい (On'yomi: せい, しょう; 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 青?
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Essential Japanese vocabulary words containing 青 include: 青年 (せいねん - youth, young man).
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