Kanji 寧: rather, preferably, peaceful, quiet, tranquility
Key takeaways
Kanji 寧: rather, preferably, peaceful, quiet, tranquility. Readings and core meaning.
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Kanji at a glance
Core meaning / core image
Core meaning: 寧
rather, preferably, peaceful, quiet, tranquility
Kanji structure breakdown
Mnemonic story
Mnemonic story
This kanji combines 'peaceful' (寍) with 'man' (丁). It depicts a 'polite' state where a person (丁) acts with a peaceful (寍) and composed mind. It is found in words like 'Annyeong' (well-being) and 'Teinei' (politeness), and it also serves as the adverb meaning 'rather.'
