Mnemonic
A hen escapes the coop and bolts down every path in the village, flinging feathers everywhere. No lane, no trail, no shortcut is spared. By sunset, every single path is carpeted in hen feathers — she has covered the entire map without missing a single route.
Additional thoughts
Picture the hen sprinting maniacally, feathers flying off her in all directions at every fork in the road. The image of feather-covered paths stretching in every direction reinforces the idea of total, universal coverage.Quick recall
A hen races down every path, scattering feathers everywhere.Details
The keyword for 遍 is everywhere. This kanji conveys the sense of something spreading throughout, reaching all places without exception. It carries the idea of being universal, ubiquitous, or pervading every corner, suggesting completeness in coverage or distribution. It is also used as a counter for the number of times an action is repeated, implying that something has been done thoroughly or across the board.
- On'yomi
- へん
- Kun'yomi
- あまね.く