Kanji 難: difficult, impossible, trouble, accident, defect
Key takeaways
Kanji 難: difficult, impossible, trouble, accident, defect. Readings and core meaning.
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Kanji at a glance
Core meaning / core image
Core meaning: 難
difficult, impossible, trouble, accident, defect
Kanji structure breakdown
Mnemonic story
Mnemonic story
It looks very difficult for a husband (夫) to chase a bird (隹) in the grass (艹) while calling out with his mouth (口). This character represents 'difficulty,' as seen in words like hardship (苦難) or trouble (困難).
