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formerly / oncekanji family

曾 is the formerly / once component. Explore the 5 kanji that use it — compare their structure, readings, meanings, and example vocabulary on the map.

increase, addJLPT N3stratum, social classJLPT N2hate, detestJLPT N2presents, sendJLPT N2buddhist priest, monkJLPT 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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