Mnemonic
Under the pale moon, a hulking figure flexes three sets of muscles, casting a monstrous shadow across the alley wall. The sheer size of those muscles silhouetted against the moon is enough to threaten anyone foolish enough to take another step forward.
Additional thoughts
The kanji literally stacks three power/muscle radicals on top of the moon radical. Picture a triple-muscled silhouette against moonlight — pure intimidation.Quick recall
Three sets of muscles silhouetted against the moon threaten all who approach.Details
The keyword for 脅 is threaten. This kanji refers to the act of intimidating or coercing someone through fear, making them feel endangered or pressured into compliance. It conveys the sense of using menace or force of will to compel another person's actions, often implying a physical or psychological sense of danger that looms over the victim.
- On'yomi
- きょう
- Kun'yomi
- おびや.かす、おど.す、おど.かす