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KANJI DETAIL

nourish

On reading
12 strokesN2
Radical 水 · water

Stroke order

Loading the stroke order for 滋.
12 strokes

Japanese readings

On reading
Kun reading
None

Study notes

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

  • Structure: has 12 strokes and appears in words for nourishment and depth of flavor.
  • Basic usage: 滋味 is read じみ, and 滋養 is read じよう.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

  • Flavor and nourishment
    • 深い滋味があります means having a deep, rich flavor.
    • 滋養のある食事 means a nourishing meal, focusing here on nourishment rather than the impression of flavor.

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