Radical Combination

Meaning

Primary

Target

Alternative

-al

Mnemonic

A white guy jumps into a pool with a target painted on the bottom. He's aiming for the target, of course.

This kanji can also mean -al, as in the endings you get on some English adjectives. You know, like the pool is artifici-al. Or painting a target down there is not practic-al. That kind of -al.

Readings

On’yomi

てき

Kun’yomi

まと

Nanori

None

Mnemonic

This white dude is a huge techie (てき) so he has electronic enhancements that make sure he hits the target. Being a techie has its advantages.

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