Kanji 克: overcome, kindly, skillfully
Key takeaways
Kanji 克: overcome, kindly, skillfully. Readings and core meaning.
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Kanji at a glance
Core meaning / core image
Core meaning: 克
overcome, kindly, skillfully
Kanji structure breakdown
Mnemonic story
Mnemonic story
Imagine an older brother (兄) who has lived through old (古) times and gained the strength to overcome any hardship. This kanji represents the ability to 'overcome' or 'conquer' challenges.