Mnemonic
A stone wrapped tightly in explosive powder is loaded into a cannon. The wrap keeps the stone snug inside the barrel. The fuse is lit—BOOM! The stone rockets across the battlefield, smashing through fortress walls like they were paper.
Additional thoughts
Visualize a cloth-wrapped stone cannonball being shoved into a bronze cannon barrel. The wrapping holds the gunpowder packed around the stone for maximum destructive force.Quick recall
A stone wrapped in gunpowder fires from a cannon.Details
The keyword for 砲 is cannon. This kanji refers to a large, heavy firearm or artillery piece used in warfare, such as a cannon or gun. It encompasses various types of heavy weaponry designed to launch projectiles over great distances, and by extension can refer to guns or firearms in general. The character conveys the idea of powerful, explosive force used in military contexts.
- On'yomi
- ほう