Kanji 孝: filial piety, child's respect
Key takeaways
Kanji 孝: filial piety, child's respect. Readings and core meaning.
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Kanji at a glance
Core meaning / core image
Core meaning: 孝
filial piety, child's respect
Kanji structure breakdown
Mnemonic story
Mnemonic story
This character depicts a child (子) carrying an elderly parent (耂) on their back. It represents filial piety and the sincere respect a child shows to their parents.
