N3

meaning and readings

This page brings together the meaning, readings, radical or component hints, formula, and short story for one kanji so you can move straight into review.

Kanji

N3
Meaning
vitality, vitality, activity
Onyomi
カツ
Kunyomi
-
Formula
活 = 氵 + 舌。

Story

活 is analyzed as a combination of 氵 (water), 舌 (tongue) and denotes vitality, vitality, activity.

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This kanji belongs to JLPT N3.

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