Kanji 強: strong
Kanji 強: strong. Readings and core meaning.
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Kanji at a glance
Core meaning / core image
strong
Kanji structure breakdown
Mnemonic story
Imagine the great strength needed to pull a bow (弓) and the resilience of an insect (虫) protecting its private (厶) territory. These elements combine to represent the concept of being strong.