Radical Combination

Meaning

Primary

Now

Mnemonic

The kanji and the radical are the same, so remembering the meaning of this kanji is as simple as making sure you know the radical for now first! If you know the radical, you know this kanji means now as well.

Readings

On’yomi

こん

Kun’yomi

いま

Nanori

None

Mnemonic

Right now the condors (こん) are in danger! Not next week, not next year, right now! Haven't you heard that deforestation and pollution are killing all of the condors?!

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