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vertical linekanji family

丨 is the vertical line component. Explore the 12 kanji that use it — compare their structure, readings, meanings, and example vocabulary on the map.

Kangxi radical 2

younger brother, faithful service to eldersJLPT N4pull, tugJLPT N3exist, outskirtsJLPT N3exist, supposeJLPT N3voiceJLPT N3climate, seasonJLPT N3old times, old thingsJLPT N2newborn babe, childJLPT N2condolences, mourningJLPT N1discipline, conduct oneself wellJLPT N1permanence, distantJLPT N1solemn, quietlyJLPT N1

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Momiji labels relationships as shared component, phonetic family, words in common, or meaning group. The labels are learning associations rather than a claim that every historical etymology is settled.

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