Kanji
What does the kanji 想 mean?
想 means think, imagine; idea. On'yomi ソウ、ソ. Kun'yomi おも.う.
Quick facts| On'yomi | ソウ、ソ |
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| Kun'yomi | おも.う |
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| Strokes | 13 |
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| Main radical | 心 |
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| Level (estimated, JLPT framework) | N3 |
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想On'yomi ソウ、ソKun'yomi おも.う
N3 · estimated, JLPT framework13 strokes
think, imagine; idea
Memory hook
An appearance (相) entering the heart (心) turns into a thought — IDEA, THINK.
Stroke order · 13 strokes
Common words
- 思想しそうthought, ideology
- 感想かんそうimpressions, thoughts (after an experience)
- 理想りそうideal
More words with this kanji
- 予想よそうprediction, expectation
- 想像そうぞうimagination
- 連想れんそうassociation (of ideas)
- 可哀想かわいそうpitiful, poor (thing)
- 発想はっそうan idea, way of thinking
- 空想くうそうfantasy, daydream
- 構想こうそうconcept, plan, vision
- 愛想あいそうfriendliness, affability; goodwill
