園
Mnemonic
Inside a walled garden, a woman in a flowing kimono strolls beneath cherry blossoms, feeding koi as pink petals swirl around her. This tranquil, enclosed haven is the most beloved park in all of Kyoto.
Additional thoughts
Picture the outer wall forming the boundary (walled garden radical) while the elegant kimono-clad figure gives the space its cultivated, leisurely atmosphere. Enclosure + elegance = park.Quick recall
A walled garden where a kimono-clad woman strolls is a serene park.Details
The keyword for 園 is park. This kanji refers to an enclosed area of land set aside for a particular purpose, most commonly a garden, park, or plantation. It conveys the idea of a cultivated or maintained space, often surrounded by a boundary, where plants are grown or people gather for leisure. The character is used broadly to describe various types of designated grounds, from kindergartens to zoos to orchards.
- On'yomi
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