Memory phrase for the character: 劇

劇

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Meaning

drama, a play

Pronunciation

GEKI

Explanation

 Left: tiger 虎 (pictograph: jumping tiger with protruding fangs) and: pig 豕, right: knife 刂

Mnemonic
 
A tiger, pig and knife drama.

Radicals

虎 tiger
豕 pigThe radical inoko is also used in its simplified form 亥.
刂 cutVariation of sword 刀




 Vocabulary

喜劇 きげき  comedy, funny show
劇 げき  drama, play
劇団 げきだん  troupe, theatrical company
劇場 げきじょう  theatre, playhouse
悲劇 ひげき  tragedy
演劇 えんげき  play (theatrical)
喜劇 きげき  comedy, funny show​

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