Kanji 憎: hate, detest
Key takeaways
Kanji 憎: hate, detest. Readings and core meaning.
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Kanji at a glance
Core meaning / core image
Core meaning: 憎
hate, detest
Kanji structure breakdown
Mnemonic story
Mnemonic story
Hatred is an emotion that forms when past grievances repeatedly (曽) build up in the heart (忄). It is easier to remember if you think of detesting (憎) someone as a feeling that has accumulated over time rather than appearing instantly.
