Kanji 柔: tender, weakness, gentleness, softness
Key takeaways
Kanji 柔: tender, weakness, gentleness, softness. Readings and core meaning.
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Kanji at a glance
Core meaning / core image
Core meaning: 柔
tender, weakness, gentleness, softness
Kanji structure breakdown
Mnemonic story
Mnemonic story
The wood (木) used to make the shaft of a spear (矛) must be soft and flexible so it does not snap easily. You can remember this meaning through words like Judo (the gentle way) or flexibility.
