Kanji 啓: disclose, open, say
Key takeaways
Kanji 啓: disclose, open, say. Readings and core meaning.
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Kanji at a glance
Core meaning / core image
Core meaning: 啓
disclose, open, say
Kanji structure breakdown
Mnemonic story
Mnemonic story
This kanji depicts tapping (攵) on a door (戸) to open it and speaking with the mouth (口) to inform someone. Just as one opens a physical door, it represents opening someone's mind to enlighten or teach them.
