新
New
| on’yomi | kun’yomi | Radicals |
|---|---|---|
| しん | あたら.しい | 立 + 木 + 斤 |
Meaning: New
There’s a standing tree that you’re taking an axe to. You’re going to cut down this tree to create a new chair.
As you imagine yourself cutting down the standing tree, think about why you need a new chair. Come up with a weird (irritating) reason on why you need a new one so that you can use your emotions a bit to help yourself remember the meaning of this kanji.
Reading: しん
You cut down the tree and make a new chair. It immediately explodes, sending splinters into your shin.
Only your shin got hit, so focus all your imaginary pain down there. Try to pull out the splinters. Ouch!
Vocabulary
a 新しい（あたらしい）＝ New
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a 新車（しんしゃ）＝ New Car
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