芯
core
Kanji 2036
core
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Synopsis
Exercise your core muscles! This essay shows how one kanji can represent everything from apple cores, candle wicks, metal staples, and pencil lead to the soft innards of a quilt and (ideally) harder core muscles. Learn to say, “I’m chilled to the core.” Find out how to talk about the dead center of a baseball bat and taking a “bite” out of a golf ball. Also discover a connection to female orgasm!
Revision history:
Feb. 28, 2021: p. 4: Changed the yomi of 〜切り to 〜ぎり.
Feb. 12, 2021: Originally published
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