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N4 · 8 strokes · — · Irodori #169 · Elementary 1 L8
物
matter, object, thing
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Readings
- On’yomi
- ブツ、モツ
- Kun’yomi
- もの、もの-
Example words
物
もの
thing; object
物
ぶつ
stock; products
物価
ぶっか
prices of commodities; prices (in general)
物語
ものがたり
story; tale
Memory aids
Guided learn session →How to remember
Shape
A 8-stroke character meaning "matter" — picture the concept as you trace each stroke.
Components
Remember "matter" (物) by connecting it to its Irodori vocabulary context.
Anchor word
博物館 (はくぶつかん) — your first meeting with this kanji in Irodori.
Readings
First learned in 博物館 (はくぶつかん) — recall the word to unlock the reading. Kun'yomi: もの、もの- — often used in native Japanese words. On'yomi: ブツ、モツ — common in compound words (熟語).