Mnemonic
A violent storm batters the coast, but a grizzled captain spots a legendary fish thrashing in the churning waves. He launches his boat straight into the chaos — no storm will keep him from fishing. He'd rather drown than return empty-handed.
Additional thoughts
Picture the desperation: howling wind, towering waves, yet the fisherman rows out because the fish is too magnificent to pass up. The storm intensifies the greed and obsession embedded in this kanji's meaning.Quick recall
A storm rages but a massive fish lures a madman into fishing through the chaos.Details
The keyword for 漁 is fishing. This kanji refers to the act of catching fish, either as a livelihood or an activity. It encompasses commercial and traditional fishing practices, and by extension can also imply hunting or seeking something out greedily, as in exploiting resources. The character is closely associated with the occupation of a fisherman and the broader fishing industry.
- On'yomi
- ぎょ、りょう
- Kun'yomi
- あさ.る