Kanji 戒: commandment
Key takeaways
Kanji 戒: commandment. Readings and core meaning.
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Kanji at a glance
Core meaning / core image
Core meaning: 戒
commandment
Kanji structure breakdown
Mnemonic story
Mnemonic story
This kanji depicts two hands (廾) firmly holding a spear (戈). Imagine someone standing guard and staying vigilant to prevent an enemy attack. It represents the concepts of caution, warning, or a commandment.
