KanjiJLPT N1
Harmonious

intimate, friendly, harmonious

Mnemonic

Standing on a mound, you catch the eye of your neighbor on the next hill. You wave, they wave back. This simple, mutual gaze across the mounds is what keeps the whole village harmonious — every eye meeting another with warmth, every mound connected by goodwill.
Additional thoughts
Picture two gentle hills with a person on each, making friendly eye contact across the valley. The eye-to-eye connection over the landscape embodies neighborly harmony.
Quick recall
From mound to mound, friendly eye contact keeps the village harmonious.

Details

The keyword for 睦 is harmonious. This kanji conveys the idea of people living together in peace, mutual respect, and friendly accord. It emphasizes warm, amicable relations between individuals, families, or neighbors, suggesting a state where people get along well without conflict. The character is often associated with intimacy and goodwill in close relationships.
On'yomi
ぼく、もく
Kun'yomi
むつ.まじい、むつ.む、むつ.ぶ