Mnemonic
A woman in a glittering gown enters the grand hall. Her retainer drops to one knee, presenting a jeweled tiara. The moment the crown touches her head, the woman transforms—she is now the princess, and the retainer her sworn guardian for life.
Additional thoughts
Visualize the retainer kneeling before the woman, lifting a sparkling tiara upward. The kneeling retainer and the crowned woman together form the image of a princess. Woman on the left, Retainer on the right.Quick recall
A woman crowned by her kneeling retainer becomes the princess.Details
The keyword for 姫 is princess. This kanji refers to a woman of noble or royal birth, typically the daughter of an emperor, king, or other high-ranking aristocrat. In Japanese culture, it carries connotations of elegance, beauty, and refinement associated with court ladies and noblewomen. It can also be used more broadly as a term of endearment or to describe something delicate and graceful.
- On'yomi
- き
- Kun'yomi
- ひめ、ひめ-