Radical Combination

Meaning

Primary

Near

Alternative

Close

Mnemonic

Someone on a scooter has an axe, and they're getting near to you really fast! Oh no, they're so close now, you need to get out of here!

Readings

On’yomi

きん, こん

Kun’yomi

ちか

Nanori

None

Mnemonic

As they draw near, you recognize who is riding the scooter: the King (きん) of England! Behind him, a bunch of his guards also on scooters and wielding axes appear and move close to you.

Visually Similar Kanji

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