央 Center

Radical Combination

• 央

  Center

Meaning

Primary

Center

Mnemonic

The radical for center and the kanji for center are exactly the same.

Hints

That means if you know your radicals well, you know the meaning of this kanji as well! How swell.

Readings

On’yomi

おう

Kun’yomi

None

Nanori

None

Mnemonic

Remember that guy from the 央 radical fastening his belt across the center of his body? This guy always secures his belt at the center — not slightly to the left, not slightly to the right, but dead center. His precision is so mind-blowing that everyone watching can't help but say, "Ohh!"(おう).

Hints

Next time you put a belt on, make sure it's in the exact center of your body. Heck, try it now. And don't forget to say "Ohh!" as you do it. It'll keep the reading for this kanji front and center in your mind.