戚
Mnemonic
A battalion marches into a village. Hanging above the gates are little flags bearing family crests. Stunned, the soldiers realize every crest matches their own — this entire battalion was unknowingly assembled from one enormous clan of relatives.
Additional thoughts
Imagine rows of soldiers looking up at tiny banners above the gate, each recognizing their own family name — the whole battalion turns out to be kin. The surprise of shared blood ties makes the scene memorable.Quick recall
A battalion spots little crests above the gate and discovers they're all relatives.Details
The keyword for 戚 is relatives. This kanji refers to one's kin or family relations, particularly those connected through marriage or extended family ties rather than the immediate household. It carries a sense of closeness and emotional connection among family members, and in classical usage it can also evoke feelings of sorrow or intimacy, reflecting the deep bonds shared among relatives.
- On'yomi
- そく、せき
- Kun'yomi
- いた.む、うれ.える、みうち