Kanji 敏: cleverness, agile, alert
Key takeaways
Kanji 敏: cleverness, agile, alert. Readings and core meaning.
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Kanji at a glance
Core meaning / core image
Core meaning: 敏
cleverness, agile, alert
Kanji structure breakdown
Mnemonic story
Mnemonic story
If you discipline yourself with action (攵) every (毎) single day, you will become agile and quick. Imagine someone who stays alert and reacts quickly to every situation. This character is used in words like agility (敏捷) and sensitivity (敏感).