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intimate, friendly, harmonious
Kanji 1949

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Synopsis

This spiky character may not look the part, but it is the kanji of reconciliations, cease-fires, and peace treaties, as well as harmonious marriages and lovers’ talk. The Japanese use 睦 most when referring to friendships, particularly those that are deepening. Practice reading 睦 terms with a description of the TV show “Friends” and a summary of the British film “45 Years."

Revision history:

Feb. 20, 2022: 

  • p. 2, Etymology Box: Added a Henshall etymology and updated the Sears link.
  • p. 9: Added a link to the Kanshudo games.

June 16, 2017: Originally published.

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Kanji PDF
Cover of essay 1949 on 睦, titled "Intimacy with Spikes"
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