Kanji 使: use, send on a mission, order, messenger, envoy, ambassador, cause
Key takeaways
Kanji 使: use, send on a mission, order, messenger, envoy, ambassador, cause. Readings and core meaning.
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Kanji at a glance
Core meaning / core image
Core meaning: 使
use, send on a mission, order, messenger, envoy, ambassador, cause
Kanji structure breakdown
Mnemonic story
Mnemonic story
A person (亻) who is an official (吏) is someone sent on a mission or used for a specific duty. It reflects the idea of employing an official's service, leading to the meanings 'to use' or 'to send on an errand'.
