Kanji 我: ego, I, selfish, our, oneself
Key takeaways
Kanji 我: ego, I, selfish, our, oneself. Readings and core meaning.
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Kanji at a glance
Core meaning / core image
Core meaning: 我
ego, I, selfish, our, oneself
Kanji structure breakdown
Mnemonic story
Mnemonic story
This character depicts a unique weapon consisting of a spear (戈), a slash (丿), and a hook (亅). Imagine holding this weapon to protect yourself (ego) and your identity. It is commonly used in words like 'ego' (자아) and 'self-oblivion' (무아지경).
