Kanji 勿: not, must not, do not, be not
Key takeaways
Kanji 勿: not, must not, do not, be not. Readings and core meaning.
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Kanji at a glance
Core meaning / core image
Core meaning: 勿
not, must not, do not, be not
Kanji structure breakdown
Mnemonic story
Mnemonic story
Imagine a bag shaped like 勹 (wrap) with diagonal strokes inside to cross something out, symbolizing prohibition. It is used to express strong negation or forbidding, as seen in the word 'Mullon' (of course), which literally means 'no need to discuss'.
