Kanji 御: honorable, manipulate, govern
Key takeaways
Kanji 御: honorable, manipulate, govern. Readings and core meaning.
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Kanji at a glance
Core meaning / core image
Core meaning: 御
honorable, manipulate, govern
Kanji structure breakdown
Mnemonic story
Mnemonic story
Imagine a noble person taking a step (彳) to unload (卸) their carriage during a formal journey. Originally meaning to govern or drive, this character is now primarily used as an honorific prefix to show respect, as seen in words like 'royal command' or polite Japanese speech.
