童
Mnemonic
A Juvenile stands at the edge of his native village, barefoot and wide-eyed. He's too young to leave, so every dawn the juvenile stands at the same dusty crossroad, watching merchants pass through the native village, dreaming of adventures beyond the horizon.
Additional thoughts
Picture a small child standing on tiptoe at the village boundary marker—Stand (立) over Native Village (里) literally stacks to form 童. The child is rooted in his village but yearning upward.Quick recall
A Juvenile stands at the border of his native village, too young to leave.Details
The keyword for 童 is juvenile. This kanji refers to a child or young person who has not yet reached adulthood. It carries connotations of innocence, naivety, and youthfulness, and is used in contexts relating to children, boyhood, or girlhood. It can also suggest someone who is inexperienced or untrained, emphasizing the early, formative stage of life.
- On'yomi
- どう
- Kun'yomi
- わらべ