Mnemonic
A terrible blizzard drives the masses into one enormous shelter. Packed so tightly together, noses crack and bleed—blood drips across the frozen floor. The sheer volume of blood reveals just how many thousands of the masses are crammed inside, body against body.
Additional thoughts
Picture a stadium-sized shelter during a whiteout storm, the floor turning red from so many bleeding, frost-bitten people. The more blood you see, the larger the crowd.Quick recall
A blizzard forces the masses into one shelter, blood on the floor proving how many thousands huddle within.Details
The keyword for 衆 is masses. This kanji refers to a large group of people, a multitude, or the general public. It conveys the idea of many people gathered together, emphasizing collective humanity rather than individuals. It is commonly associated with concepts like the common people, the populace, or a crowd assembled in great numbers.
- On'yomi
- しゅう、しゅ
- Kun'yomi
- おお.い