Kanji 衝: collide, brunt, highway, opposition (astronomy), thrust, pierce, stab, prick
Key takeaways
Kanji 衝: collide, brunt, highway, opposition (astronomy), thrust, pierce, stab, prick. Readings and core meaning.
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Kanji at a glance
Core meaning / core image
Core meaning: 衝
collide, brunt, highway, opposition (astronomy), thrust, pierce, stab, prick
Kanji structure breakdown
Mnemonic story
Mnemonic story
Imagine a heavy (重) object moving along a road (行) and colliding with something. This kanji depicts the 'collision' or 'impact' that happens when heavy things travel or meet on a path.
