Kanji
What does the kanji 甘 mean?
甘 means sweet; lenient, indulgent. On'yomi カン. Kun'yomi あま.い、あま.える、あま.やかす、うま.い.
Quick facts| On'yomi | カン |
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| Kun'yomi | あま.い、あま.える、あま.やかす、うま.い |
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| Strokes | 5 |
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| Main radical | 甘 |
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| Level (estimated, JLPT framework) | N2 |
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甘On'yomi カンKun'yomi あま.い、あま.える、あま.やかす、うま.いN2 · estimated, JLPT framework5 strokes
sweet; lenient, indulgent
Memory hook
One stroke held inside the mouth for the sweetness of it — SWEET, INDULGE.
Common words
- 甘いあまいsweet
- 甘えるあまえるto act spoiled, to be coy; to presume on someone's kindness
- 甘やかすあまやかすto pamper, to spoil (someone)
More words with this kanji
- 甘口あまくちmild/sweet taste; flattery, sweet talk
