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Kanji 1627

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Synopsis

Have you longed to see certain politicians get the ax? This kanji enables that to happen! The Japanese mainly associate 迭 with political shakeups (so you'll learn to say, "Minister Tanaka’s 'resignation' was actually a dismissal"), but the essay also includes sentences about nonpolitical firings. You'll find 迭 in Amazon Japan synopses of episodes of several TV shows (e.g., House of Cards). 

Revision History:

May 24, 2021: p. 3: Fixed a broken link.

Jan. 23, 2020:

  • p. 2: Etymology Box: Replaced the old Henshall etymology with the new one.
  • p. 6: Added a link to the Kanshudo games.

Apr. 1, 2017: p. 2: Changed the yomi of 証明 to しょうめい.

Dec. 2, 2016: Originally published.

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Cover of essay 1627 on 迭, titled "The Great Shakeup"
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