Power & shelter
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On'yomi & Kun'yomi
On'yomi (音読み) is the reading borrowed from Chinese, usually used in compound words, e.g. 三月 (さんがつ, March).
Kun'yomi (訓読み) is the native Japanese reading, used when the kanji stands alone or takes kana endings, e.g. 三つ (みっつ, three items).
By convention the readings list writes on'yomi in katakana (シュ) and kun'yomi in hiragana (さけ). Example words show furigana in hiragana, so the same on'yomi can look like シュ in the list but しゅ in a word.
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.
impeachment
impeachment trial
impeachment resolution
medal, decoration
distinguished service
distinguished service
imperial edict
imperial messenger
imperial rescript
the masses, common people
general affairs
illegitimate child
abolition, repeal
disposal, abandonment
ruin, dilapidation
mediocre, ordinary
moderation, the mean
appointment, promotion
circulation, cycle
circulatory organ
vicious circle
thoroughness
staying up all night
accomplishment, carrying through
stringed instrument
first quarter moon
orchestral music
condolence call
funeral address, eulogy
to mourn, to condole
Practice
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