Radical Combination

Meaning

Primary

Umbrella

Mnemonic

As a hat, four people holding a cross use an umbrella. The umbrella is big enough to be a hat for all four people, so it makes sense. All four of them are religious missionaries, so that’s why they’re holding the cross.

Readings

On’yomi

さん

Kun’yomi

かさ

Nanori

None

Mnemonic

You know the Spanish phrase “Mi casa (かさ) es su casa”? Well this is kind of like that, but only with a hat. And that hat is an umbrella. Mi casa es yours too, because it’s an umbrella and also a hat. This makes sense, trust me.

Visually Similar Kanji

Found In Vocabulary