Mnemonic
Butler Alfred orders a huntsman to cut down every tree blocking the estate's grand view. The huntsman attacks each trunk like a wild beast, swinging his blade with ruthless precision. Alfred sips tea calmly as massive timber crashes all around him.
Additional thoughts
Picture Alfred standing poised with his teacup while a rugged huntsman hacks through enormous oaks—contrast of elegance and brute force makes it stick. The person radical is the butler, the weapon radical is the huntsman's blade.Quick recall
Butler Alfred has a huntsman cut down every tree on the estate while he sips tea.Details
The keyword for 伐 is cut down. This kanji conveys the act of felling or chopping down, particularly trees, using a weapon or blade. It also carries extended meanings of striking, attacking, or subjugating, as in military campaigns to cut down an enemy. The character has historically been associated with both logging and conquest, reflecting decisive, forceful action.
- On'yomi
- ばつ、はつ、か、ぼち
- Kun'yomi
- き.る、そむ.く、う.つ