People & society
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What the component colors mean
Blue - the main radical the kanji is filed under in dictionaries.
Green - a component that hints at the meaning.
Orange - a component that hints at the reading (sound).
Grey - another building block, with no clear meaning or sound role.
private (institution)
private railway
public and private
the masses, general public
spectators, audience
the people, populace
employee
obedience, submission
to follow, to obey
finding employment
taking office
to take up (a position)
hometown
local, native place
one’s hometown
respect, esteem
respect, valuing
precious, noble
the Bible, scripture
holy, sacred
sacred flame (Olympic)
various countries
everyone, gentlemen
archipelago
victory, championship
excellent, superior
gentle, kind
Practice
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