Mnemonic
A flag hangs over the grand hall where servants stand together, each gripping a ceremonial tomahawk. They await Mr. Lord — the master of this palace who demands nothing less than total reverence from all.
Additional thoughts
Picture a feudal lord's palace: flag flying high, retainers gathered together in formation, tomahawks held upright as ceremonial weapons. The formal address 'Mr.' reflects the stiff, official respect of the palace setting.Quick recall
Under the flag, standing together with tomahawk in hand, they greet Mr. Lord at his palace.Details
The keyword for 殿 is mr.. This kanji is an honorific title used to address someone with respect, similar to "Mr." or "Lord" in English. It can also refer to a palace or grand hall, particularly the main building of a temple or a feudal lord's mansion. In modern Japanese, it is commonly used as a formal suffix attached to names in official documents and correspondence, conveying a polite but somewhat stiff level of respect.
- On'yomi
- でん、てん
- Kun'yomi
- との、-どの