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