Radical Combination

Meaning

Primary

Shallow

Mnemonic

After a tsunami, if you go to a bar, you'll find yourself standing in shallow water. You're just trying to enjoy a drink, but with your feet constantly soaked, it's not exactly pleasant. Here's to hoping the conversations with your date won't be shallow too!

Readings

On’yomi

せん

Kun’yomi

あさ

Nanori

None

Mnemonic

What beer are you drinking at this bar while standing in shallow water? You’re drinking Asahi (あさ), the beer of the salaryman. Asahi is super dry, so it takes your attention away from the shallow water a bit.

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Found In Vocabulary