Kanji 遺: bequeath, leave behind, reserve
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Kanji 遺: bequeath, leave behind, reserve. Readings and core meaning.
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Core meaning / core image
Core meaning: 遺
bequeath, leave behind, reserve
Kanji structure breakdown
Mnemonic story
Mnemonic story
When someone moves (⻌) away, they leave behind their precious (貴) belongings as a legacy. It represents the act of bequeathing something valuable to be passed down to the next generation.
