凶
Mnemonic
Behind a cardboard box in a dark alley, something sinister stirs. You try to reject whatever lurks inside, shoving it away—but the box bursts open and out leaps a villain, radiating pure malice and misfortune, cursing everyone nearby.
Additional thoughts
Picture the X-shaped reject mark (メ) trapped inside the cardboard box (凵). The crossing slash inside the container looks like a warning symbol—danger sealed within. The villain is literally boxed-up evil waiting to escape.Quick recall
A cardboard box you reject bursts open, unleashing a wicked villain.Details
The keyword for 凶 is villain. This kanji conveys the sense of something evil, unfortunate, or calamitous. It is associated with bad luck, misfortune, and malevolent forces, often representing the opposite of good fortune. In its broadest sense, it encompasses anything that is wicked, harmful, or ominous, making it fitting for describing a villain or villainous nature.
- On'yomi
- きょう