KanjiJLPT N1
Ridicule

ridicule, insult

Mnemonic

Every mouth in the classroom opens each morning to ridicule one kid—mocking his clothes, his voice, his walk. By morning's end, the mouth has done its damage: the boy sits silent, shattered.
Additional thoughts
Picture a cruel morning ritual: dozens of mouths opening in unison to jeer at one person. Mouth is the weapon, morning is the recurring time—together they form a daily cycle of ridicule.
Quick recall
Every mouth opens each morning to ridicule the same kid.

Details

The keyword for 嘲 is ridicule. This kanji refers to the act of mocking, jeering at, or making fun of someone in a scornful or contemptuous manner. It conveys a sense of derision and taunting, often directed at someone's weaknesses, failures, or perceived shortcomings. The character carries a strongly negative connotation, implying cruelty or malice in the act of laughing at others.
On'yomi
ちょう、とう
Kun'yomi
あざけ.る