廉
KanjiJLPT N1
Bargain
bargain, reason, charge, suspicion, point, account, purity, honest, low price, cheap, rested, contented, peaceful
Mnemonic
On your veranda, a merchant spreads out dozens of items and shouts: "Buy them all at the same time for one low price!" This is no scam — the man is famously honest. Getting quality goods and integrity bundled together? Now that's a true bargain.
Additional thoughts
Picture the veranda as an open-air market stall. The 'at the same time' element means everything is bundled, driving the price down. The bargain isn't just about cost — it reflects the dealer's integrity, giving fair value honestly.Quick recall
Honest merchant on the veranda sells everything at the same time for one great bargain.Details
The keyword for 廉 is bargain. This kanji conveys the idea of something being inexpensive, cheap, or offered at a low price, capturing the essence of a good deal. It also carries connotations of integrity, honesty, and incorruptibility, as someone who is upright does not demand excessive prices or engage in greed. Thus, the character bridges the concepts of affordability and moral uprightness, suggesting that fairness and modesty in dealings lead to bargain-like virtue.
- On'yomi
- れん