Radical Combination

Meaning

Primary

Detailed

Mnemonic

They say sheep are detailed creatures. I mean, I never thought sheep were very detailed, but that’s what they say.

Readings

On’yomi

しょう

Kun’yomi

くわ

Nanori

None

Mnemonic

The reason these sheep are so detailed is that they are trying to impress the Shougun (しょう). If they're fancy enough, perhaps the Shougun won’t kill them for their meat and make their wool into clothing.

Found In Vocabulary