伝
Mnemonic
Butler Alfred receives an urgent quote from his master. He memorizes every word, then dashes through the rain to transmit the message to a distant ally. No syllable lost—Alfred is the perfect vessel for transmitting words across any distance.
Additional thoughts
Picture Alfred clutching a slip of paper with a quote on it, sprinting through a downpour. A butler carrying a quote perfectly embodies transmitting—faithful delivery of words from one person to another, unchanged.Quick recall
Butler Alfred memorizes a quote and races to transmit it faithfully.Details
The keyword for 伝 is transmit. This kanji refers to the act of passing along or conveying something from one person or place to another, whether it be information, knowledge, traditions, or physical objects. It encompasses the ideas of communication, handing down through generations, and spreading word or teachings. It can also relate to biographical accounts or legends that have been transmitted through time.
- On'yomi
- でん、てん
- Kun'yomi
- つた.わる、つた.える、つた.う、つだ.う、-づた.い、つて