Mnemonic
A person heaves open a massive door. Behind it, one colossal mouth-shaped archway yawns wide, leading into the warehouse. Sacks of grain disappear into that gaping mouth as workers haul them inside. The person locks the door each night, guarding every last provision stored within.
Additional thoughts
Visualize the mouth as a literal stone arch carved like open jaws — it swallows supplies whole. The person is the warehouse keeper, and the single door is the only way in or out, emphasizing security.Quick recall
A person unlocks a door revealing one giant mouth-shaped arch swallowing grain into the warehouse.Details
The keyword for 倉 is warehouse. This kanji refers to a building used for storing goods, grain, or other materials. It conveys the idea of a large storage facility, often associated with keeping provisions safe and organized. In traditional contexts, it frequently referred to granaries or storehouses where harvested crops were kept for future use.
- On'yomi
- そう
- Kun'yomi
- くら