言
KanjiJLPT N5
SayRadical: Words
say, word
Mnemonic
Mouth shape topped by stacked lines of sound waves — opening up to say something.
Details
The keyword for 言 is say. This kanji represents the act of speaking, talking, or expressing something verbally. It encompasses all forms of verbal communication and is one of the most fundamental characters related to language and speech in Japanese. It conveys the basic human act of putting thoughts into words.
- On'yomi
- げん、ごん
- Kun'yomi
- い.う、こと