棚
Mnemonic
Your companion spots a sturdy tree and starts hacking off branches. She lashes the flat planks horizontally between two trunks, building a perfect woodland shelf to keep your food safe from animals.
Additional thoughts
Picture two tree trunks standing side by side with your companion hammering planks between them—a rustic forest bookshelf. Tree on the left, companion on the right, mirroring the kanji layout.Quick recall
A companion lashes planks between tree trunks to make a wild shelf.Details
The keyword for 棚 is shelf. This kanji refers to a flat, horizontal surface used for storing or displaying items, such as a bookshelf, cupboard shelf, or any kind of rack. It can also refer to broader structures like trellises or latticed frameworks used in agriculture, such as those for growing grapes or wisteria. The concept encompasses anything that serves as a raised platform for holding objects.
- On'yomi
- ほう
- Kun'yomi
- たな、-だな