繁 multiple, many

敏 (agile / sensitive) + 糸 (string)
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16 strokes
BETAPN

Onyomi

HAN

Could you give me a HAND with this multiplication?

Mnemonic

People multiply by means of sperm, which resembles a kind of agile string.

Jukugo

頻繁(ひんぱん) に

frequently ★☆☆☆☆

often, frequently

繁殖(はんしょく)

breeding ☆☆☆☆☆
繁 (multiple, many) + 殖 (agricultural breeding, reproduction) = 繁殖 (breeding)

breeding. Unlike the related term 生殖 (せいしょく)、繁殖 refers to the entire process of finding a mate, not just the physical act of insemination: Breeding grounds. Mating season. Farmers breeding livestock.

Lookalikes

Meaning Hint Radical
繁 multiple, many EVERY 毎
緊 tense VASSAL 臣
懸 suspend / gamble HEART 心

Reproducing EVERY day with your VASSAL puts him under a great deal of stress。 Talking about having sex with him. Hostile work environment! Gambling your HEART is a high price to pay.

Synonyms

always
いつも たえず のべつ いつでも 始終    必ず    常に    だいぶ 頻繁   
reproduction
生殖    繁殖