Radical Combination

Meaning

Primary

Lack

Mnemonic

This kanji is the same as the radical it comes from. Lack becomes Lack!

Readings

On’yomi

けつ

Kun’yomi

Nanori

None

Mnemonic

To remember けつ, we use the word "ketsup." It's the perfect blend of ketchup and catsup!

You're lacking something in your fridge. You look around, trying to find the ketsup (けつ) you lack. You can't find it, because you lack it.

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