Mnemonic
A tiger stalks a squealing pig across a grand stage. Just as the tiger pounces, the pig whips out a knife and fights back! The audience erupts — this is the most intense drama they have ever witnessed. Every night the show sells out; people can't stop talking about the pig's daring knife work against the tiger.
Additional thoughts
Picture a spotlight on a stage: tiger lunging, pig brandishing a blade. The theatrical clash of predator vs. armed prey is so over-the-top it defines drama. Left to right: tiger + pig form the left side, knife is the right radical.Quick recall
A tiger attacks a pig who pulls a knife — the wildest drama on stage!Details
The keyword for 劇 is drama. This kanji refers to theatrical performances, plays, and dramatic arts in general. It carries connotations of intensity and vividness, as drama involves heightened emotions and compelling narratives performed on stage. By extension, it can also describe situations in real life that are intense, extreme, or dramatic in nature.
- On'yomi
- げき