冗
Superfluous
| on’yomi | kun’yomi | Radicals |
|---|---|---|
| じょう | n/a | 冖 + 几 |
Meaning: Superfluous
On top of the table is a forehead… but what is the forehead really? It’s a wig. Who wears wigs? People who are superfluous (that means “excessive”). You really don’t need a wig.
Another way to remember this kanji is to imagine someone with a table on their forehead. It’s some kind of fashion statement, and obviously also very superfluous.
Reading: じょう
When it comes to being superfluous, can you think of someone who’s particularly excessive? Do you know the character Viewtiful Joe? He takes the cake in this category.
It’ll be helpful if you know who Viewtiful Joe is – if you don’t, watch some videos of the game on YouTube, that will help. Just don’t get too distracted and make sure you come on back here, okay!?
Vocabulary
There’s no words to be learned using this kanji just yet. But just you wait… just you wait…