Kanji 襲: attack, advance on, succeed to, pile, heap
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Kanji 襲: attack, advance on, succeed to, pile, heap. Readings and core meaning.
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Kanji at a glance
Core meaning / core image
Core meaning: 襲
attack, advance on, succeed to, pile, heap
Kanji structure breakdown
Mnemonic story
Mnemonic story
Imagine a dragon (龍) hiding inside clothes (衣) and suddenly springing out to launch a surprise attack. Just as a dragon's scales cover its body like a protective garment, this character represents the act of pouncing on or covering an opponent.
