稼 bring home the loot

(wheat) + 家 (home) Same-ON

Onyomi

KA

Mnemonic

The farmer's CAR brings the loot home, in the form of wheat.

Kunyomi

かせ*ぐ	to earn me a living at xxx. "She likes to DJ but she can't make a living at it." 　（How much money do you make? = どのぐらい稼ぐ？） ★★☆☆☆

Lookalikes

	Meaning	Hint	Radical
嫁	bride	WOMAN	女
稼	bring home the loot	WHEAT

The WOMAN bride earns a living selling WHEAT.

Synonyms

job 仕事    職業    稼業

make a living 稼ぐ    暮らす    住む