N2

meaning and readings

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Kanji

N2
Meaning
teardrop
Onyomi
ルイ
Kunyomi
なみだ
Formula
涙 = 氵 + 戻。

Story

涙 is analyzed as a combination of 氵 (water), 戻 (A person who is rejected at the door and returns home (大)) and denotes teardrop.

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This kanji belongs to JLPT N2.

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