Kanji 陥: collapse, fall into, cave in, fall (castle), slide into
Key takeaways
Kanji 陥: collapse, fall into, cave in, fall (castle), slide into. Readings and core meaning.
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Kanji at a glance
Core meaning / core image
Core meaning: 陥
collapse, fall into, cave in, fall (castle), slide into
Kanji structure breakdown
Mnemonic story
Mnemonic story
When an old (旧) hill (⻖) weakens over time, it can suddenly collapse or cave in before you can even use your hands (𠂊) to save yourself. This character represents falling into a trap or the fall of a castle.
