Mnemonic
With your hand, you catch a tiny bird escaping from its cage. You tuck it in your shirt pocket — a portable pet you carry wherever you go, always chirping from your breast pocket as you walk.
Additional thoughts
Picture a small bird peeking out of your pocket, your hand cupped protectively over it. It came from a cage but now travels with you everywhere — the ultimate portable companion.Quick recall
Your hand catches a bird escaping from its cage, turning it into your portable pocket pet.Details
The keyword for 携 is portable. This kanji conveys the idea of carrying something with you or having something on hand, emphasizing the concept of being able to transport or bring along. It is closely associated with the notion of being mobile and readily available, as in something designed to be taken wherever one goes. The character also extends to meanings of leading by the hand or being involved with something in a collaborative sense.
- On'yomi
- けい
- Kun'yomi
- たずさ.える、たずさ.わる