KanjiJLPT N3
Admonish

admonish, commandment

Mnemonic

A judge who commands respect stands tall, delivering cutting words to admonish the defendant. The courtroom falls dead silent — when respect meets words, the admonishment strikes like a thunderbolt.
Additional thoughts
Picture the judge towering above, voice booming with authority (respect) while each word lands like a hammer blow (words). Respect + Words = Admonish.
Quick recall
A judge's respect and stern words combine to admonish like a thunderbolt.

Details

The keyword for 警 is admonish. This kanji conveys the idea of warning, cautioning, or alerting someone to potential danger or wrongdoing. It carries the sense of being vigilant and on guard, urging others to be careful or to correct their behavior. The character is closely associated with concepts of policing, security, and formal warnings issued to maintain order and safety.
On'yomi
けい
Kun'yomi
いまし.める