牙
KanjiJLPT N1
Tusk / Fang
tusk, fang, tusk radical (no. 92)
Mnemonic
Side view of a mammoth — just look at the the jagged edge of his tusk.
Details
The keyword for 牙 is tusk / fang. This kanji represents the long, pointed teeth found in animals such as elephants, boars, or predatory beasts. It conveys the image of a sharp, protruding tooth used for attack, defense, or tearing, and by extension can symbolize something dangerous, aggressive, or weapon-like. In a broader sense, it may refer to anything that resembles or functions like a fang or tusk.
- On'yomi
- が、げ
- Kun'yomi
- きば、は