Kanji 負: defeat, negative, -, minus, bear, owe, assume a responsibility
Key takeaways
Kanji 負: defeat, negative, -, minus, bear, owe, assume a responsibility. Readings and core meaning.
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Kanji at a glance
Core meaning / core image
Core meaning: 負
defeat, negative, -, minus, bear, owe, assume a responsibility
Kanji structure breakdown
Mnemonic story
Mnemonic story
This kanji depicts someone carrying a shell (貝), representing money or goods, with their hand (𠂊). It symbolizes the act of bearing a burden or taking responsibility. It also represents the weight one carries after a defeat.
