脳
Kanji · N2
脳 / brain
Kanji for brain or memory.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | ノウ、ドウ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | のうずる | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
脳 carries the meaning brain or memory.
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Common compounds with 脳
脳みそのうみそbrains / brain tissue
洗脳せんのうbrainwashing
脳死のうしbrain death
脳のうbrain
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