Kanji 伏: prostrated, bend down, bow, cover, lay (pipes)
Key takeaways
Kanji 伏: prostrated, bend down, bow, cover, lay (pipes). Readings and core meaning.
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Kanji at a glance
Core meaning / core image
Core meaning: 伏
prostrated, bend down, bow, cover, lay (pipes)
Kanji structure breakdown
Mnemonic story
Mnemonic story
Imagine a dog (犬) lying down next to a person (亻). Just as a dog crouches low to show submission to its master, this character represents the act of prostrating oneself or obeying.
