Kanji 戯: frolic, play, sport
Key takeaways
Kanji 戯: frolic, play, sport. Readings and core meaning.
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Kanji at a glance
Core meaning / core image
Core meaning: 戯
frolic, play, sport
Kanji structure breakdown
Mnemonic story
Mnemonic story
Imagine someone wielding a spear (戈) in an empty (虚) space for a mock battle. Since it is not a real conflict but a performance in a void, it represents play, frolicking, or a theatrical drama.