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若 - Young
To stay Young, people in ancient China brewed tea by placing flowers on the right side of the cup, believing it would bless them with eternal youth. The kanji 若 still carries this association of freshness and vitality, much like spring blossoms placed in the proper position.
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若 - Young
Index #1159
Grade 6
8 strokes
JLPT Level: N3
Readings: ジャク, ニャク, わか・い
Kanji Primes
Compound Kanji

Common Vocab

わかもの 若者
young person, youth
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わかわかしい 若々しい
youthful, young-looking
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