新 New

Radical Combination

• 立

  Stand
• 木

  Tree
• 斤

  Axe

Meaning

Primary

New

Mnemonic

There's a standing tree that you're taking an axe to. You're going to cut down this tree to let a new tree grow.

Hints

As you imagine yourself cutting down the standing tree, think about what new tree you'll plant in its place.

Readings

On’yomi

しん

Kun’yomi

あたら, あら, にい

Nanori

None

Mnemonic

You cut down the tree to make room for a new one, but it falls on your shin (しん).

Hints

Only your shin got hit, so focus all your imaginary pain down there. Try to pull out the splinters. Ouch!