Between the Lines
If you saw the following term, what would you think it meant:
指針 (ししん) finger, toe; to point to; nominate; instruct + needle
In the breakdown I've temporarily listed all the major meanings of 指, though obviously they don't all apply here. Choose the relevant definitions of the compound...
READ MOREEssay 1856 on 黙 (silent) Is Coming Next
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May 29: Essay 1856 on 黙 (silent)
May 31: ...
READ MORENow Out: Radical Note 14 on the "Katakana Wa" Radical and 5 New-Monics
Radical Note 14 on 冖, the "katakana wa" radical, has posted. This resource is free!
Also, Ulrike created the following new-monics (which are also free!):
触 (1428: to...
READ MORERadical Note 14 on 冖 Is Coming Next
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May 22: Radical Note 14 on 冖 (the "katakana wa" radical)
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READ MORENow Out: Essay 1330 on 軸 (axis) and 6 New-Monics
The 373rd essay has posted! Essay 1330 on 軸 (axis; axle) is now available for purchase. Here's a preview:
From Earth’s axis to a penholder, from a car axle to the shaft of a feather, 軸 represents...