Kanji 攻: aggression, attack, criticize, polish
Key takeaways
Kanji 攻: aggression, attack, criticize, polish. Readings and core meaning.
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Kanji at a glance
Core meaning / core image
Core meaning: 攻
aggression, attack, criticize, polish
Kanji structure breakdown
Mnemonic story
Mnemonic story
It originates from the image of a craftsman (工) striking (攵) a material with a tool. The act of pounding to refine something hard evolved to mean 'attacking' an enemy or 'criticizing' a fault.
