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55 惜 Frugal

Radical Combination

Meaning

Primary

Frugal

Mnemonic

Your soul long ago was very frugal, which is why you get to have too much in this life!

Readings

On’yomi

せき

Kun’yomi

お

Nanori

None

Mnemonic

You know what being frugal is? Sexy (せき). You save money, you use less resources, that's the sexiest thing I can think of.

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