Kanji 被: incur, cover, veil, brood over, shelter, wear, put on, be exposed (film), receiving
Key takeaways
Kanji 被: incur, cover, veil, brood over, shelter, wear, put on, be exposed (film), receiving. Readings and core meaning.
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Kanji at a glance
Core meaning / core image
Core meaning: 被
incur, cover, veil, brood over, shelter, wear, put on, be exposed (film), receiving
Kanji structure breakdown
Mnemonic story
Mnemonic story
Imagine covering your body with a layer of hide (皮) over your clothes (衤). This kanji represents covering something like a blanket, and by extension, 'wearing' or undergoing an experience such as suffering damage (被害).
