干
KanjiJLPT N2
Dry
dry, parch, ebb, recede, interfere, intercede
Mnemonic
A bare rack left out to dry your clothes.
Details
The keyword for 干 is dry. This kanji represents the concept of drying out or being devoid of moisture. It can also carry the extended meaning of interfering or meddling in someone's affairs, as well as relating to defensive shields in ancient usage. Its most common modern use pertains to things that have been dried, desiccated, or exposed to air and sun to remove water.
- On'yomi
- かん
- Kun'yomi
- ほ.す、ほ.し-、-ぼ.し、ひ.る