Kanji 災: disaster, calamity, woe, curse, evil
Key takeaways
Kanji 災: disaster, calamity, woe, curse, evil. Readings and core meaning.
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Kanji at a glance
Core meaning / core image
Core meaning: 災
disaster, calamity, woe, curse, evil
Kanji structure breakdown
Mnemonic story
Mnemonic story
Floods (巛) and fires (火) have historically been the most devastating natural disasters for humanity. By combining these two powerful elements, this character represents a major disaster or calamity.
