Illustrated Flashcards in the Horse (馬) Family (Tap Readings for Audio)
Side-by-Side Comparison: 馬 vs. 験
Every kanji below contains the Horse (馬) component. Bold readings indicate the primary WaniKani reading:
| Kanji & Meaning | Readings (Bold = Primary) | Shibashi Visual Mnemonic Story | Top Compound Word |
|---|---|---|---|
| 馬 (Horse) | ON: ば, め KUN: — |
If a horse says “Meeeh” , that’s possibly a really bad horse... | — |
| 験 (Test) | ON: けん KUN: ため |
Can a man get on horse with a heavy bag-pack? That’s the ultimate test or a tes-tament to his strength... | 試験 (しけん) — examination |
Essential Japanese Vocabulary Words Built from the Horse (馬) Family
Once you can recognize 馬 (Horse), 験 (Test) by their shared Horse (馬) visual motif, practice reading them inside these high-frequency Japanese words from the Shibashi app:
| Japanese Word | Hiragana Reading | English Meaning | JLPT Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| 試験 | しけん | examination | JLPT |