穴 Hole

Radical Combination

• 穴

  Hole

Meaning

Primary

Hole

Alternative

Cave

Mnemonic

The hole radical and the hole kanji are exactly the same! Spectacular!

Readings

On’yomi

けつ

Kun’yomi

あな

Nanori

None

Mnemonic

Ana (あな) fell into a hole. Laugh at Ana and her unfortunate misfortune of having fallen into a hole like a ninny. Haha, Ana – you’re stupid and clumsy!

Hints

Imagine yourself laughing at Ana while you point at her, continuing to jeer as Ana struggles to escape the hole. You’d help Ana out of the hole, but you’re too busy laughing at her.