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18 禅 Zen

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Radical Combination

  • ネ Spirit
  • 単 Simple

Meaning

Primary

Zen

Alternative

Zen Buddhism

Mnemonic

You want your spirit to be simple so you practice Zen Buddhism. Zen is all about meditating and letting earthly things go. There's nothing more simple for your spirit than being Zen.

Hints

Try out Zen meditation for a little bit. Look away from your computer or phone or tablet and let your life be simple for a second. Just let it all go and free your spirit from all the noise.

Readings

On’yomi

ぜん

Kun’yomi

None

Nanori

None

Mnemonic

The reading for this kanji is Zen (ぜん), just like the Zen in Zen Buddhism. Pretty easy to remember, no? Just remember that the reading is the same as the meaning. It’s easy!

Hints

Without a new reading to learn, you should have time to close your eyes and clear your mind. Zen it out, friend.

Found In Vocabulary

  • 座禅
    • ざぜん
    • Zen Medita...
  • 禅僧
    • ぜんそう
    • Zen Priest
  • 禅寺
    • ぜんでら
    • Zen Temple
  • 禅宗
    • ぜんしゅう
    • Zen Sect
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