Kanji 履: perform, complete, footgear, shoes, boots, put on (the feet)
Key takeaways
Kanji 履: perform, complete, footgear, shoes, boots, put on (the feet). Readings and core meaning.
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Kanji at a glance
Core meaning / core image
Core meaning: 履
perform, complete, footgear, shoes, boots, put on (the feet)
Kanji structure breakdown
Mnemonic story
Mnemonic story
The radical 尸 represents the lower body, while 復 (restore/return) suggests the repetitive motion of walking back and forth. Something you put on your feet to walk repeatedly is 'footgear' or 'shoes.' It is also used in words like 'resume' (履歷書) to signify the path or track one has walked.
