Kanji 興: entertain, revive, retrieve, interest, pleasure
Key takeaways
Kanji 興: entertain, revive, retrieve, interest, pleasure. Readings and core meaning.
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Kanji at a glance
Core meaning / core image
Core meaning: 興
entertain, revive, retrieve, interest, pleasure
Kanji structure breakdown
Mnemonic story
Mnemonic story
Imagine many people (eight) lifting a heavy mortar (𦥑) together in unison (same). This collective effort to raise something up represents the feeling of excitement, interest, and the joy of starting something together.
