Radical Combination

Meaning

Primary

Cedar

Mnemonic

There’s a tree in your hair, I think it’s a cedar. How did that cedar tree get in your hair?

(Certain types of cedar trees have bark that comes off in fine threads, making them very hairy trees. So this kanji makes perfect sense!)

Readings

On’yomi

None

Kun’yomi

すぎ

Nanori

None

Mnemonic

Once the cedar is fully grown, you use the cedar wood to make a guitar for Sue. A Sue guitar (すぎ), if you will. This Sue guitar was made just for Sue. She’ll love it.

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