JLPT N1

rudder; helm

Item 593 of 642 | 11 strokes | Radical: 舟 (boat)

Readings

On'yomi
Kun'yomiかじ

Mnemonic

The part of the BOAT that provides direction—the RUDDER.

Example Words

舵 (かじ) rudder
舵取り (かじとり) steering
舵を取る (かじをとる) to steer