Radical Combination

Meaning

Primary

Side

Mnemonic

The leader of the shellfish has a knife in his side. It's fine though, don't worry — if anything, it makes him look more battle-hardened and leader-like.

Readings

On’yomi

そく

Kun’yomi

がわ, そば

Nanori

None

Mnemonic

Who stuck this knife in the shellfish leader's side? Sir Gawain (がわ), knight of the Round Table. He mistook him for the Green Knight and stabbed him in the side before realizing his mistake.

Visually Similar Kanji

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