Mnemonic
A samurai clenches his hand into a devastating fist. No blade today—just raw power. He strikes the training post again and again, each impact echoing through the dojo. The samurai's fist becomes harder than steel, a weapon forged not from metal but from discipline.
Additional thoughts
Picture a samurai sheathing his sword and raising a bare hand, curling fingers tight. The fist IS the weapon. Samurai on top, hand below—discipline above, raw force below.Quick recall
A samurai curls his hand into a rock-hard fist, needing no blade.Details
The keyword for 拳 is fist. This kanji refers to the hand clenched tightly with the fingers curled inward, forming a compact striking surface. It is commonly associated with martial arts and combat, appearing in contexts related to punching, boxing, and various fighting techniques. The character conveys a sense of power, discipline, and physical force concentrated in the closed hand.
- On'yomi
- けん、げん
- Kun'yomi
- こぶし