Mnemonic
One tattered flag hangs right above the door of a small residence. Each time someone swings the door open, the flag flutters wildly — it's the household's only decoration, worn thin from years of daily use.
Additional thoughts
Picture a single weathered flag nailed above a simple hinged door. The flag moves every time the door swings, linking all three elements visually. One + Flag = Door.Quick recall
One flag flutters above the door each time it swings open.Details
The keyword for 戸 is door. This kanji represents a single-leaf door or a swinging door, as opposed to a larger gate with two panels. It carries the sense of an entrance to a house or dwelling, and by extension can refer to a household or home itself. In traditional Japanese contexts, it often evokes the image of a simple hinged door found in everyday residences.
- On'yomi
- こ
- Kun'yomi
- と