N1
蛇 meaning and readings
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Kanji
蛇
N1
- Meaning
- snake
- Onyomi
- ジャ、ダ
- Kunyomi
- へび
- Formula
- 蛇 = 虫 + 宀 + 匕。
Story
蛇 is analyzed as a combination of 虫 (snake with twisted coils), 宀 (house), 匕 (person falling down) and denotes snake.
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This kanji belongs to JLPT N1.
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