滋
滋·nourishing, more & more, be luxuriant
- On-yomi
- じし
- Kun-yomi
- none
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Stroke order
Write it in this order; the numbers mark where each stroke starts.
Common words
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 滋養 | じよう | nourishment |
| 滋味 | じみ | rich, deep flavour |
| 滋養強壮 | じようきょうそう | nourishing and invigorating |
| 滋賀県 | しがけん | Shiga Prefecture |
Example sentences
滋養のあるものを食べて休んでください。
じようのあるものをたべてやすんでください。
Eat something nourishing and get some rest.
滋賀県には琵琶湖がある。
しがけんにはびわこがある。
Lake Biwa is in Shiga Prefecture.
Similar-looking kanji
Do not confuse these on the exam.
Common mistakes
- 滋賀 is read しが — the one everyday place-name reading with し.
- 滋養 is じよう; you see it on tonic drinks as 滋養強壮.
Memory aid
Picture it
Water 氵 with 茲 (growing thick): water making things grow lush — nourishment.
Quick check
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