Mnemonic
You take a bite of something dangerously spicy and your whole face erupts in pain. Through the tears, you see a hand offering cool water—your parent. A parent always sees your pain before you even cry out.
Additional thoughts
Picture the spicy heat as life's hardships. A parent is the one who always sees you through the burn. Spicy + See = the ever-watchful Parent.Quick recall
A spicy burn makes you cry; you see your parent rushing to help.Details
The keyword for 親 is parent. This kanji represents the concept of a parent, referring to one's mother or father, and by extension can convey the ideas of closeness, intimacy, and familiarity. It captures both the biological relationship of a parent who watches over and nurtures a child, as well as the broader sense of being close or friendly with someone. The dual meaning reflects how parental bonds serve as the foundation for deep personal connection and affection.
- On'yomi
- しん
- Kun'yomi
- おや、おや-、した.しい、した.しむ