Kanji 紳: sire, good belt, gentleman
Key takeaways
Kanji 紳: sire, good belt, gentleman. Readings and core meaning.
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Kanji at a glance
Core meaning / core image
Core meaning: 紳
sire, good belt, gentleman
Kanji structure breakdown
Mnemonic story
Mnemonic story
Imagine a high-ranking official wearing a silk (糸) sash while reporting (申) to the king. This image of a dignified official evolved to represent a 'gentleman' with refined manners and character.
