Illustrated Flashcards in the Singing Kangaroos (欠) Family (Tap Readings for Audio)
Side-by-Side Comparison: 歌 vs. 飲 vs. 欠 vs. 次
Every kanji below contains the Singing Kangaroos (欠) component. Bold readings indicate the primary WaniKani reading:
| Kanji & Meaning | Readings (Bold = Primary) | Shibashi Visual Mnemonic Story | Top Compound Word |
|---|---|---|---|
| 歌 (Song) | ON: か KUN: うた |
Uber talented kangaroo performing a song for the girls. | 歌 (うた) — song |
| 飲 (Drink) | ON: いん KUN: の |
If you don't know how to play an instrument , just drink and sing while cooking dinner! | 飲む (のむ) — to drink |
| 欠 (Lack) | ON: けつ KUN: か |
Despite lacking talent, and not selling many tickets(u) , the kangaroo still loves to sing. | 欠ける (かける) — to be lacking |
| 次 (Next) | ON: じ, し KUN: つ |
Without a shield , the tsunami wave may "end" the kangaroo, but in his next life he will sing for Jesus ... | 目次 (もくじ) — table of contents |
Essential Japanese Vocabulary Words Built from the Singing Kangaroos (欠) Family
Once you can recognize 歌 (Song), 飲 (Drink), 欠 (Lack), 次 (Next) by their shared Singing Kangaroos (欠) visual motif, practice reading them inside these high-frequency Japanese words from the Shibashi app:
| Japanese Word | Hiragana Reading | English Meaning | JLPT Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| 歌 | うた | song | JLPT |
| 歌う | うたう | to sing | JLPT |
| 歌手 | かしゅ | singer | JLPT |
| 飲む | のむ | to drink | JLPT |
| 欠ける | かける | to be lacking | JLPT |
| 目次 | もくじ | table of contents | JLPT |