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象
Elephant, Phenomenon
JLPT N2
Interesting Fact
Although elephants are not native to Japan, the kanji 象 appears in many abstract words such as 印象 (impression), 現象 (phenomenon), and 対象 (target).
Memory Trick
Imagine a huge elephant leaving a strong impression wherever it walks. That unforgettable image helps you remember 象 means 'elephant' and also appears in words related to impressions and phenomena.
Readings
Onyomi: ショウ (shou), ゾウ (zou)
Kunyomi:
Example Words
象
ぞう (zou)
Elephant
印象
いんしょう (inshou)
Impression
現象
げんしょう (genshou)
Phenomenon
対象
たいしょう (taishou)
Target, Object
Example Sentence
彼 は 良い 印象 を 与えました。
かれ は よい いんしょう を あたえました。
kare wa yoi inshou o ataemashita
He made a good impression.