N1
硝 meaning and readings
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Kanji
硝
N1
- Meaning
- Gunpowder, saltpeter (potassium nitrate)
- Onyomi
- ショウ
- Kunyomi
- -
- Formula
- 硝 = 石 + 肖。
Story
硝 is analyzed as a combination of 石 (stone), 肖 (disappear) and denotes Gunpowder, saltpeter (potassium nitrate).
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This kanji belongs to JLPT N1.
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