Memory phrase for the Kanji: 斥


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Meaning reject, refuse, repel

Pronunciation

SEKI
shirizokeru

Explanation

Axe 斤 with emphasis 丶. (cf. blade 刃 of the sword 刀)

Mnemonic


 
(I do not accept poor quality:) As the axe 斤 has a notch 丶, I reject it.

Radicals

axeImage of an axe, probably with the handle on the right.
blade of sword
stroke for emphasisIn many languages (such as French), short strokes are used above the letters to express an emphasis. This stroke 丶 is used in the mnemonics accordingly.
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 Vocabulary

斥ける しりぞける  reject, repel, strike back

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