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marsh
Kanji 1395

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Synopsis

Learn to talk about bogging down in paperwork or endless war. Find out how to refer to an Instagram addict and a recession that threatens to become a quagmire. See how 沼 relates to 沢 (marsh), 湖 (lake), and 瓊 (beautiful ball)! Learn derogatory slang involving 沼. Find out about a man whose policy decisions increased bribery and famine in Japan. And see how methane can clear the mind. 

Revision history:

Feb. 13, 2022: 

  • p. 2, Etymology Box: Updated the Henshall etymology. 
  • p. 13: Added a link to the Kanshudo games.

Dec. 14, 2018: Originally published.

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Kanji PDF
Cover of essay 1395 on 沼 (marsh), titled "The Marsh and the Morass"
Mini Profile
JOYO ON-YOMI
ショウ
JOYO KUN-YOMI
ぬま
STROKES8
RADICAL氵 (85: water)
JLPTN1
HALPERN254/302
HENSHALL1395/1493
SPAHN3a5.24