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(tangible) things

mono (thing) is used to designate many things, especially tangible ones, without hav-
BUTSU, ing to name them. For example, tabemono is “food” (literally things to eat) and

MOTSU/mono nomimono is “drinks” (literally things to drink). Japanese women still wear

kimono (literally things to wear, clothes), which are traditional Japanese clothes, for spe-
cial occasions.

Radical: 牜 Number of strokes: eight

to depart, exit

This kanji is like two mountains (山) stacked up, but as shown below, the middle vertical
line runs from the top to the bottom as one line. You will see this kanji in train stations,
SHUTSU, SUI/ parking garages, and at building exits. Look for the sign deguchi (exit). It also indi-

de(ru), da(su) cates departure when combined with the kanji hatsu: shuppatsu. You will see this
sign in any airport in Japan.

Radical: ⼐ Number of strokes: five

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