Kanji 夢: dream, vision, illusion
Key takeaways
Kanji 夢: dream, vision, illusion. Readings and core meaning.
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Kanji at a glance
Core meaning / core image
Core meaning: 夢
dream, vision, illusion
Kanji structure breakdown
Mnemonic story
Mnemonic story
When evening (夕) falls and you are under the covers (冖), your mind creates visions as intricate as grass (艹) and nets (罒). This kanji depicts the 'dreams' or 'illusions' we see while sleeping.