flag

From Lesson 128:Kanji 14·Japanese

Note

This kanji looks just like a flag.

Usages of flag

slow; late

A sheep always walks slowly, especially when it's carrying a flag. Therefore, it's always late.

flag component
roof

You arrive at a shack that has a flag serving as its roof.

footgear

You use a flag to restore your footgear.

voice

You see a gentleman carrying a flag with a stick symbol. He starts raising his voice.

door

On each door we put one flag, telling us where it leads to.

Japanese foot
Unit of measurement representing approximately 30.3 centimeters
bureau

You get hooked in the mouth and are taken to a building with a flag in front of it. It's some kind of bureau.

Ko puts out his two flags again
component

Ko puts out his two flags again.

false

You fought under a false flag and are punished by getting spicy stuff in your mouth.

nun

Nuns wear a flag around their head and eat with a spoon.

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