Sunday, October 2, 2016

How to write 規(き ki) - Japanese calligraphy

Three basic styles of writing kanji

rule
rule
ONYOMI 音読み ki き
KUNYOMI 訓読み
RADICAL 部首 see 見
MEANING 意味 1.rule

Examples

規則(きそく kisoku) rules, regulations
規格(きかく kikaku) standard

How to write 寄(き ki) - Japanese calligraphy

Three basic styles of writing kanji

contribute
contribute
ONYOMI 音読み ki き
KUNYOMI 訓読み yoru よ(る)
yoseru よ(せる)
RADICAL 部首 roof 宀
MEANING 意味 1.contribute

Examples

寄付(きふ kihu) benefaction, contribution, donation
寄る辺(よるべ yorube) place to go, person to turn to or depend on

Monday, September 19, 2016

How to write 基(き ki) - Japanese calligraphy

Three basic styles of writing kanji

foundation
foundation
ONYOMI 音読み ki き
KUNYOMI 訓読み moto もと
motoi もと(い)
RADICAL 部首 earth 土
MEANING 意味 1.foundation, base

Examples

基本(きほん kihon) foundation, base
基準(きじゅん kijun) a standard