Kanji 滞: stagnate, be delayed, overdue, arrears
Key takeaways
Kanji 滞: stagnate, be delayed, overdue, arrears. Readings and core meaning.
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Kanji at a glance
Core meaning / core image
Core meaning: 滞
stagnate, be delayed, overdue, arrears
Kanji structure breakdown
Mnemonic story
Mnemonic story
Water (氵) is trapped in a narrow zone like a belt (帯), preventing it from flowing freely. Just as water stops moving, it represents a situation where things are delayed or one stays in a place for a long time.
