賃
Mnemonic
Your landlord pounds on the door — it's your responsibility to have the money ready on time. Rent is due on the first, no excuses! You scramble through couch cushions, gathering every last coin, because responsibility and money are the only things standing between you and the curb.
Additional thoughts
Picture a landlord looming in the doorway, palm outstretched. The weight of responsibility presses on your shoulders while you count out money. Responsibility + Money = Rent fuses naturally: rent is the money you're responsible for paying.Quick recall
Your responsibility is to hand over the money — that's rent.Details
The keyword for 賃 is rent. This kanji refers to charges paid for the use of something, such as wages, fees, or rental costs. It encompasses the broader concept of compensation given in exchange for labor, services, or the temporary use of property. The character conveys the idea of monetary payment tied to usage or work performed.
- On'yomi
- ちん