Kanji 発: departure, discharge, publish, emit, start from, disclose, counter for gunshots
Key takeaways
Kanji 発: departure, discharge, publish, emit, start from, disclose, counter for gunshots. Readings and core meaning.
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Kanji at a glance
Core meaning / core image
Core meaning: 発
departure, discharge, publish, emit, start from, disclose, counter for gunshots
Kanji structure breakdown
Mnemonic story
Mnemonic story
The top part 癶 represents feet spread out to step forward. Combined with the two (二) legs (儿) below, it symbolizes the act of moving out vigorously, signifying a departure or the start of an occurrence.
