Kanji 患: afflicted, disease, suffer from, be ill
Key takeaways
Kanji 患: afflicted, disease, suffer from, be ill. Readings and core meaning.
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Kanji at a glance
Core meaning / core image
Core meaning: 患
afflicted, disease, suffer from, be ill
Kanji structure breakdown
Mnemonic story
Mnemonic story
Imagine a skewer (串) piercing the heart (心), representing intense pain or suffering. This kanji refers to being afflicted with a disease or being a patient.
