392.発

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発

1. Meaning and Reading

  • depart, emit, start
  • Onyomi : はつ

2. Kanji Explanation

  • 癶 : bow
  • 开 : hand

Lifting a bow (癶) and pulling it strongly with the hand (开) just before release — symbolizing ‘to depart’ or ‘to emit’.

発 kanji meaning and mnemonic illustration

3. Example Words

発音 はつおん
pronunciation

Japanese pronunciation is difficult.

発電 はつでん
power generation

Generate electricity with solar power.

発表 はっぴょう
presentation, announcement

I presented the research results at the meeting.