As you can see from the following examples there are at least six different ways to pronounce this kanji (only three listed above). It is therefore important that you know the combination of kanji around this one and how it is used in the sentence. This is generally the major problem with kanji. Only through usage and practice can one come to memorise correct uses in context.
To be born
Birth of a baby
Birth of crocodile
Birth
Discover yourself through ikebana
Ikebana lesson
Elegance and ikebana
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