Mnemonic
A flag lies crumpled in thick mud. You kick off your shoes, wade in barefoot, and yank it free. As you unfold the dripping fabric across dry ground, it keeps spreading wider and wider — revealing an enormous, breathtaking mural you never expected.
Additional thoughts
Feel the cold mud squelching between your toes, the heavy wet flag peeling apart layer by layer. The surprise of the hidden mural makes the act of unfolding dramatic and unforgettable.Quick recall
Pulling a flag from mud after ditching your shoes, you unfold it to reveal a hidden mural.Details
The keyword for 展 is unfold. This kanji conveys the idea of spreading something out, opening it up, or laying it flat for display. It carries the sense of development, expansion, and exhibition—like unrolling a scroll to reveal its contents. By extension, it is used to express the unfolding of events, progress, or the act of putting things on display for others to see.
- On'yomi
- てん