【飠】【食】Shoku-hen
Commentary on the radical "飠 (食)"
The radical "飠" is the form when "食" becomes "Hen (偏)".
Many kanji with the radical "飠" are related to various types of food (meals) and the act of eating and drinking.
e.g.
飯 → 食 + 反
The part of "反" means "to return, to bring up".
The two together represent "something made by boiling grain".
In other words, it means "(steamed) rice".
飼 → 食 + 司
The part of "司" has the meaning of "to preside, manage, control, govern".
The two together represent "governing the animal's food.
In other words, it means "to feed, support".
List of kanji with "飠 (食)" as radical
They are listed in stroke order.
食 養
飢 飲 飯 飼 飾 飽 餓 館
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