Radical Combination

Meaning

Primary

Demand

Mnemonic

In the rain I take my rake and shake it, making a demand that the rain stop! I demand this rain stop right now! Don’t make me shake my rake more violently than I am currently shaking it!

Readings

On’yomi

じゅ

Kun’yomi

None

Nanori

None

Mnemonic

Now imagine the rain changing. Wait a second, this isn't rain, it's juice (じゅ)! You shake your rake harder, and demand that the juice rain continues. It doesn't listen to your demands and stops as soon as you start bottling it. Well, at least you have enough for one, really small juice box.

Visually Similar Kanji

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