人
KanjiJLPT N5
Person
Mnemonic
Looks like a figure standing with legs apart — a person.
Details
The keyword for 人 is person. This is one of the most fundamental kanji in Japanese, representing a human being or person. It is derived from a pictograph of a figure standing with legs apart, symbolizing the human form. It is used broadly to refer to people, individuals, or humanity in general.
- On'yomi
- じん、にん
- Kun'yomi
- ひと、-り、-と