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Can you guess how to write this kanji? It may not be the easiest
kanji to write, but if you follow the stroke order, you will think,
to write “Oh, it’s not so bad.” kaku is a basic verb meaning “to
SHO/ka(ku) write.” We also find this kanji quite naturally in the kanji for
calligraphy, shodō, which means “the way of writing.”
Radical: ⽈ Number of strokes: ten
You should absolutely know this kanji! Japan is a country of cha (tea), which
tea is generally referred to as ocha. People enjoy many kinds of tea in
Japan, and you can get a wide variety of ocha, even from vending machines.
CHA, SA Tea is also an important part of sadō or chadō (the way of tea), which
is a tranquil process to calm your mind. If you have not done it, I hope you
try it!
Radical: ⺾ Number of strokes: nine
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