Mnemonic
Butler Alfred serves a proud clan that demands he lower himself with every interaction. Alfred must bow so low his forehead nearly touches the floor. Years of lowering himself for the clan have left Alfred permanently hunched—he can't stand straight anymore.
Additional thoughts
Picture Alfred in his tailcoat, spine permanently curved from decades of deep bowing. The clan towers above him as he stoops. Person radical (Butler) + clan = someone forced to lower themselves endlessly.Quick recall
Butler Alfred bows lower and lower before the demanding clan.Details
The keyword for 低 is lower. This kanji conveys the idea of being low in height, position, or degree. It describes something that is beneath a standard level or reduced in comparison, such as a low voice, low temperature, or low status. It stands in contrast to 高 (high) and is used broadly to express inferiority in rank, quantity, or physical elevation.
- On'yomi
- てい
- Kun'yomi
- ひく.い、ひく.める、ひく.まる