Mnemonic
Two enemies stop fighting beneath the full moon. Its silver glow calms their rage. They lower their weapons, lock eyes, and reach a solemn agreement: no more bloodshed under this moon. They stop the war forever.
Additional thoughts
Picture two silhouettes dropping their swords in moonlight, then shaking hands. The top of the kanji (stop) rests over the bottom (moon), like a handshake sealed under a night sky.Quick recall
Stop battling beneath the moon to seal a solemn agreement.Details
The keyword for 肯 is agreement. This kanji conveys the sense of affirming, consenting, or giving one's approval to something. It represents the act of nodding in acceptance or expressing willingness to go along with a proposal or idea. The character carries a nuance of positive acknowledgment, suggesting that one finds something acceptable or satisfactory.
- On'yomi
- こう
- Kun'yomi
- がえんじ.る