Kanji 頂: place on the head, receive, top of head, top, summit, peak
Key takeaways
Kanji 頂: place on the head, receive, top of head, top, summit, peak. Readings and core meaning.
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Kanji at a glance
Core meaning / core image
Core meaning: 頂
place on the head, receive, top of head, top, summit, peak
Kanji structure breakdown
Mnemonic story
Mnemonic story
This character combines 'head' (頁) with a T-shape (丁) to indicate the very top or crown of the head. It represents the 'summit' of a mountain and also the act of 'receiving' something respectfully by lifting it toward one's head.
