冬 Winter

Radical Combination

• 夂

  Winter
• 二

  Two

Meaning

Primary

Winter

Mnemonic

We have the winter radical and the two radical (though it's sort of slanted). What's two times the winter radical, if radicals are just a part of a kanji? Two times would be enough to create the entire kanji, which is also winter.

Hints

You could also think, "Winter too" instead of "two." Because, this kanji is in fact "winter too."

Readings

On’yomi

とう

Kun’yomi

ふゆ

Nanori

None

Mnemonic

Winter is the time of year you give out presents: "one fo' you, one fo'you. And... not you, this one's not fo' you so fu’ you! (ふゆ)!

Hints

Note, be careful: this kanji is a little different from the radical 夂 though has the same meaning… but don’t let that fool you (ふゆ).