clever

(vassal) + (again/crotch radical) + (shellfish/money)
★★☆☆☆
16 strokes
PN

Onyomi

KEN

Mnemonic

Clever KEN pimps out his vassal's crotch for extra money.

Kunyomi

かしこ*い clever, shrewd, wise
★★★☆☆

Jukugo

悪賢い(わるがしこい)

devious ★☆☆☆☆
(bad) + (clever) = 悪賢い (devious )

Lookalikes

Meaning Hint Radical
tense STRING
oversee PLATE
solid, steadfast EARTH
clever MONEY
view LOOK

I pull the STRING until it's very tense.

You oversee the PLATE (you're a waiter)

The EARTH is very solid.

You gotta be clever to get MONEY.

You view things by LOOKING at them, dumbass.

Synonyms

cunning, crafty
悪知恵    悪賢い