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菓
Sweets, Confectionery
JLPT N2
Interesting Fact
Traditional Japanese sweets, called 和菓子 (wagashi), are carefully crafted to reflect the seasons and are often served during tea ceremonies.
Memory Trick
Imagine delicious sweets growing like fruit under the grass (艹). Whenever you see this kanji, think of colorful Japanese desserts.
Readings
Onyomi: カ (ka)
Kunyomi:
Example Words
菓子
かし (kashi)
Sweets
和菓子
わがし (wagashi)
Japanese sweets
洋菓子
ようがし (yougashi)
Western sweets
製菓
せいか (seika)
Confectionery making
Example Sentence
和菓子 は お茶 に よく 合います。
わがし は おちゃ に よく あいます。
wagashi wa ocha ni yoku aimasu
Japanese sweets go well with tea.