周
Mnemonic
A tunnel entrance is perfectly circular. Locals believe tracing the entire circumference of its stone rim with your palm brings good luck. So every traveler runs a hand along the full circle of cold rock before stepping inside, completing one unbroken loop for fortune's favor.
Additional thoughts
Picture the round tunnel mouth like a giant ring. Your hand sliding the whole way around it = circumference. The superstitious good luck ritual locks the circular motion into memory.Quick recall
Tracing the full circumference of a round tunnel entrance brings good luck.Details
The keyword for 周 is circumference. This kanji conveys the idea of going all the way around something, completing a full circle or cycle. It encompasses meanings related to the perimeter or outer boundary of a shape, as well as the broader sense of being thorough, complete, or all-encompassing. By extension, it can also refer to a full revolution or a complete lap around something.
- On'yomi
- しゅう
- Kun'yomi
- まわ.り