奪
Mnemonic
A big bird circles overhead, taking careful measurement of your valuables—the gold chain, the watch, the wallet. Then it dives. Talons flash, and in one brutal sweep it robs you of everything. You're left standing empty-handed, stripped clean by a feathered thief that knew exactly what to seize.
Additional thoughts
Visualize a massive eagle with calculating eyes sizing up your pockets like a jeweler measuring gems, then swooping to snatch it all away in one violent motion.Quick recall
A big bird takes measurement of your valuables, then swoops to rob you clean.Details
The keyword for 奪 is rob. This kanji conveys the meaning of forcibly taking something away from someone, seizing or snatching by force or authority. It implies a violent or aggressive act of deprivation, where something is wrested from another's possession against their will. The sense extends beyond physical theft to include the stripping away of rights, opportunities, or abstract qualities.
- On'yomi
- だつ
- Kun'yomi
- うば.う