JLPT N1

nourish; be luxuriant; fertile

Item 154 of 642 | 12 strokes | Radical: 氵 (water)

Readings

On'yomi

Mnemonic

WATER that NOURISHES the land, making it FERTILE and LUXURIANT.

Example Words

滋養 (じよう) nourishment
滋賀 (しが) Shiga (prefecture)
滋味 (じみ) nutritious flavor