Memory phrase for the Kanji: 仰


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Meaning to respect, to look up to sb., to revere

Pronunciation

GYŌ, KŌ
aogu, ōse, ossharu

Explanation

Left: person , right: ([at the left] an odd person bowing down deeply [at the right])

Mnemonic


 
A person who is first odd and then bows deeply is: respectful.

Radicals

personThis radical is understood as an identical variant of "person" , and shows a person who stands with the legs apart.
bowing personOn the left is a side view of a person with the head bowed to the right. On the right it is bowed much deeper , when: bowing.
bending personThis radical is typically described as "seal". However for the mnemonics the meaning "bending person" appears to be better.
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 Vocabulary

仰ぐ あおぐ  to look up (to), to respect, to depend on, to ask for, to seek
仰天 ぎょうてん  being amazed, surprise
仰向け あおむけ  Supine position, lying on the back
信仰 しんこう  religious confession, faith; belief; creed

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