Radical Combination

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.

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!

Visually Similar Kanji

Found In Vocabulary