Kanji 封: seal, closing
Key takeaways
Kanji 封: seal, closing. Readings and core meaning.
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Kanji at a glance
Core meaning / core image
Core meaning: 封
seal, closing
Kanji structure breakdown
Mnemonic story
Mnemonic story
This kanji originates from the ancient practice of a king using a jade scepter (圭) to measure (寸) and seal the boundaries of granted land. Nowadays, it is commonly used for sealing (封印) letters or packages.
