載
Mnemonic
A medieval archer stands beside a car, ready to load it with crates of arrows for the campaign. He stacks bundle after bundle until the car sags. Year after year, he loads this same car—it bears the weight of time itself.
Additional thoughts
The medieval archer loading a car connects carrying/transport with the counter-for-years meaning. Picture the car's axles bending under the accumulated weight of years of warfare supplies.Quick recall
A medieval archer Loads a car with arrows, year after year, bearing the weight of time.Details
The keyword for 載 is load. This kanji refers to the act of placing something on top of a vehicle, platform, or surface for transport, conveying the idea of carrying or bearing a burden. It can also mean to publish or print, as in loading content onto a page. Additionally, it serves as a counter for years in formal or literary contexts, suggesting the accumulated weight of time.
- On'yomi
- さい
- Kun'yomi
- の.せる、の.る