Kanji 警: admonish, commandment
Kanji 警: admonish, commandment. Readings and core meaning.
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Kanji at a glance
Core meaning / core image
admonish, commandment
Kanji structure breakdown
Mnemonic story
Words (言) spoken with a sense of respect (敬) and care serve as a warning to keep someone alert. It represents the act of being vigilant or providing a cautionary notice to prevent danger.