前
Front
| on’yomi | kun’yomi | Radicals |
|---|---|---|
| ぜん | まえ |  + 一 + 月 +  |
Meaning: Front
You find some horns, some ribs, and some moon rock on the ground in front of you. When you try to move, they always rotate around with you, staying right in front. You can’t escape these objects, for some reason.
Perhaps it’s some kind of magic, but you don’t care. Why are these strange objects always in front of me? Why won’t they stay put? This will get pretty freaky after a while. Try to run. Try to hide. Spin around. Do whatever you need to do. No matter what, these objects are always in front.
Reading: ぜん
You’re going crazy with these things in front of you all the time. You finally seek the help of a Zen master, who tells you that meditation will save you from this curse. You try it out, and sure enough, the objects are gone! It worked!
Go ahead and do some Zen Buddhist meditation. Maybe it’ll help you to remember this kanji’s reading better (and calm your mind so you’re ready for the next kanji!).
Vocabulary
a前（まえ）＝ Front
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aこの前（このまえ）＝ Last Time
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a午前（ごぜん）＝ AM
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a名前（なまえ）＝ Name
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