Memory phrase for the Kanji: 臨

臨

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Meaning

attend, look to, face, confront, participate

Pronunciation

 RIN
nozomu

Explanation

 Left: retainer 臣 (watchful eye), right: horizontal person , merchandise 品

Mnemonic

A retainer and a further person are at the merchandise: They are attending, and have a look at it.

Radicals

臣 retainer, tributary, vasalPicture of an eye wide open; representing the attentiveness of a retainer.
person who lies(Further radicals with „person“ are: sitting 匕, sitting cross-legged 夂, kneeling ⺈, skilled 才, bending マ,卩, slumped 㔾 or husband 夫)
品 goods, item
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Vocabulary

 臨む  のぞむ  to look out on/to face/to deal with/to attend (function)
 臨時  りんじ  temporary/special/extraordinary

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