Mnemonic
A person and a person stand at a crossroads when a downpour strikes. Two more persons sprint over. All four cram beneath one tiny umbrella—four people huddled around its cross-shaped frame, barely staying dry.
Additional thoughts
Visualize the kanji as an umbrella canopy on top, with four person strokes as ribs fanning out from a central cross-shaped shaft. Four people, one cross, one umbrella.Quick recall
Four persons at a crossroads squeeze under one umbrella.Details
The keyword for 傘 is umbrella. This kanji represents an umbrella or parasol, used for protection against rain or sun. The character visually resembles the shape of an open umbrella, with the top portion suggesting the canopy and the lower strokes evoking the ribs and handle. It is used both for literal umbrellas and occasionally in metaphorical expressions suggesting shelter or coverage.
- On'yomi
- さん
- Kun'yomi
- かさ