Mnemonic
Grandma sits by the water, running a comb through her hair, which has turned green from all the algae. She doesn't mind—she says it makes her look younger, like a forest spirit. The greener it gets, the more she combs, and the more she combs, the greener it becomes!
Additional thoughts
Imagine grandma at a mossy pond, seaweed-green streaks in her hair. Each stroke of the comb pulls more algae through, deepening the vivid green. The loop of combing and greening locks the radicals together.Quick recall
Grandma drags a comb through water-soaked hair that's gone green with algae.Details
The keyword for 緑 is green. This kanji refers to the color green, encompassing the lush hues found in nature such as foliage, grass, and verdant landscapes. It is widely used to describe greenery and the natural environment, and by extension can evoke concepts of freshness, vitality, and ecological awareness. In Japanese culture, 緑 carries strong associations with nature's beauty and the renewal of life.
- On'yomi
- りょく、ろく
- Kun'yomi
- みどり