節

ONせつ、せち

KUNふし

Meanings

nodejointseasonmelody

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How to remember

The kanji 節 looks like a cross-section of bamboo (竹) with distinct sections, like a tree's rings, marking a 'node' or 'joint'. Imagine stopping 'instantly' (即) at each of these points.

Vocabulary

季節きせつ

season

節約せつやく

saving, economy

関節かんせつ

joint (body)

節ふし

knot, joint (of wood/bamboo), tune

お節料理おせちりょうり

New Year's dishes

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季竹約関句結