寛
Mnemonic
Under your roof, wild grass sprouts between the floorboards. You see it growing but instead of tearing it out, you smile and let it flourish. A truly tolerant person welcomes even weeds into their home, finding beauty in what others would destroy.
Additional thoughts
Picture a serene monk's hut where grass grows freely indoors — the roof shelters both person and plant. Seeing the grass and accepting it mirrors the broad-minded, unhurried spirit of tolerance. Top-down: roof covers grass covers see.Quick recall
Under the roof, grass grows freely — you see it and stay tolerant, letting it live.Details
The keyword for 寛 is tolerant. This kanji conveys the idea of broad-mindedness, leniency, and generosity of spirit. It suggests a spacious, relaxed attitude that is forgiving and accepting of others' faults or differences. The character carries connotations of being at ease, unhurried, and magnanimous, extending patience and understanding rather than harsh judgment.
- On'yomi
- かん
- Kun'yomi
- くつろ.ぐ、ひろ.い、ゆる.やか