Mnemonic
The marquis opens his mouth to deliver a grand speech, but a fishbone lodges in his throat. He clutches his neck, gasping wildly. A physician peers into the marquis's mouth, reaching deep into the throat to pluck the bone free with long silver tweezers.
Additional thoughts
Picture the marquis at a royal banquet, choking mid-toast—mouth gaping, throat fully exposed. The mouth is the gateway; the marquis is the noble owner of that vital passage.Quick recall
A marquis opens his mouth to speak but chokes—a bone is stuck in his throat.Details
The keyword for 喉 is throat. This kanji refers to the anatomical throat or gullet—the passage in the front of the neck through which food and air pass. It is used in both everyday and medical contexts to describe the throat area, including sensations like a sore throat or the act of swallowing. The character captures the essential idea of this vital passageway connecting the mouth to the esophagus and windpipe.
- On'yomi
- こう
- Kun'yomi
- のど