化 Change

Radical Combination

• ｲ Leader
• 匕 Spoon

Meaning

Primary

Change

Mnemonic

A leader with a spoon is a powerful thing. Even something like a spoon when given to the right man or woman can make great change in the world.

Hints

Imagine your leader-hero holding a spoon out, then doing something awesome with it to totally change everything for the better. It's amazing the change this person can do with such a blunt, small, device!

Readings

On’yomi

か

Kun’yomi

ば

Nanori

None

Mnemonic

Then, this hero of yours takes their spoon and says some magic words into it, changing it into a car (か).

Hints

Of course, doing something like this is utterly amazing. Feel amazed in your imagination, because if you don't, then it'll be hard to remember the reading for this kanji. If you are amazed, you'll know that spoons going to cars = the reading is か, so make sure you take the time to be amazed.