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乂crossed / mowkanji family

乂 is the crossed / mow component. Explore the 9 kanji that use it — compare their structure, readings, meanings, and example vocabulary on the map.

気spirit, air, feelingJLPT N5 図map, drawingJLPT N4 更grow late, night watchJLPT N3 便convenience, facilityJLPT N3 殺kill, murderJLPT N3 区ward, districtJLPT N2 希hope, begJLPT N2 刈reap, cutJLPT N1 爽refreshing, bracingJLPT 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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