Mnemonic
Under the moonlight, a pig is slowly rotating on a spit over glowing coals. Fat drips and sizzles, filling the night air with the irresistible aroma of pork. Every camper follows the scent like a beacon, lining up with plates for a slice of that perfectly roasted pig.
Additional thoughts
Picture a full moon illuminating a whole pig roast — the moon's glow and the fire's glow meet on glistening pork. Moon + Pig = Pork is almost literal, making recall easy.Quick recall
A pig roasts under the moon, filling the air with the scent of pork.Details
The keyword for 豚 is pork. This kanji refers to a pig or swine, and by extension, the meat derived from it. In Japanese, it is commonly used to denote both the living animal and its flesh as a food product. The character carries a straightforward, everyday meaning tied to one of the most widely consumed meats in Japanese cuisine.
- On'yomi
- とん
- Kun'yomi
- ぶた