Illustrated Flashcards in the Drying Rack (干) Family (Tap Readings for Audio)
Side-by-Side Comparison: 干 vs. 午
Every kanji below contains the Drying Rack (干) component. Bold readings indicate the primary WaniKani reading:
| Kanji & Meaning | Readings (Bold = Primary) | Shibashi Visual Mnemonic Story | Top Compound Word |
|---|---|---|---|
| 干 (Dry) | ON: かん KUN: ほ, ひ |
Just Genghis Khan drying his clothes in the hot summer heat ... | 干す (ほす) — to air; to dry; to desiccate |
| 午 (Noon) | ON: ご KUN: — |
Noon is the perfect time to dry the #1 goat shirt. | 午後 (ごご) — afternoon, p.m. |
Essential Japanese Vocabulary Words Built from the Drying Rack (干) Family
Once you can recognize 干 (Dry), 午 (Noon) by their shared Drying Rack (干) visual motif, practice reading them inside these high-frequency Japanese words from the Shibashi app:
| Japanese Word | Hiragana Reading | English Meaning | JLPT Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| 干す | ほす | to air; to dry; to desiccate | JLPT |
| 飲み干す | のみほす | to drink up; to drain (cup) | JLPT |
| 日干し | ひぼし | sun-drying; dried in the sun | JLPT |
| 物干し | ものほし | clothes drying frame/rack | JLPT |
| 午後 | ごご | afternoon, p.m. | JLPT |