Mnemonic
A tiger stalks through the jungle and ambushes a male soldier, dragging him deep into its den. The male is now a captive, trapped in the tiger's lair with no hope of escape, completely at the beast's mercy.
Additional thoughts
Visualize a massive tiger pinning a struggling male warrior to the ground—he's utterly powerless. Tiger sits on top, male underneath, mirroring the kanji's top-bottom structure.Quick recall
A tiger drags a male soldier into its den as its captive.Details
The keyword for 虜 is captive. This kanji refers to a person who has been captured or taken prisoner, particularly in the context of war or conflict. It conveys the idea of being seized and held against one's will, emphasizing the powerlessness and subjugation of the captured individual. By extension, it can also describe being captivated or enthralled by something, as if one's heart or mind has been taken prisoner.
- On'yomi
- りょ、ろ
- Kun'yomi
- とりこ、とりく