Kanji 戴: be crowned with, live under (a ruler), receive
Key takeaways
Kanji 戴: be crowned with, live under (a ruler), receive. Readings and core meaning.
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Kanji at a glance
Core meaning / core image
Core meaning: 戴
be crowned with, live under (a ruler), receive
Kanji structure breakdown
Mnemonic story
Mnemonic story
This kanji means 'to be crowned with' or 'to receive respectfully.' It consists of 'different' (異) and 'cut' (𢦏); imagine someone 'different' from the rest being chosen to have a crown placed on their head. It is most easily remembered through its usage in words like 'Chudae' (to support a leader) or the polite Japanese expression 'Choudai' (to receive).
