KanjiJLPT N1
Contempt

scorn, despise, make light of, contempt

Mnemonic

Butler Alfred treats every new hire with contempt—he's served this household for decades and considers each rookie beneath him. Every time one fumbles, Alfred's withering glare makes them wish they'd never applied.
Additional thoughts
Picture Alfred's raised eyebrow and icy sneer aimed at every clumsy servant. His decades of flawless service fuel disdain for anyone he deems unworthy of the household.
Quick recall
Butler Alfred shows contempt for every clumsy new hire.

Details

The keyword for 侮 is contempt. This kanji conveys the idea of looking down on someone, treating them with scorn or disrespect. It carries the sense of belittling others, insulting them, or holding them in low regard. The character captures an attitude of disdain where one considers another person as unworthy or beneath notice.
On'yomi
Kun'yomi
あなど.る、あなず.る

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