Mnemonic
A commoner plants himself in the middle of the path, arms spread wide, to intercept the king's carriage. He blocks the path completely—no one passes until his grievances are heard. The commoner won't budge an inch.
Additional thoughts
Picture a stubborn peasant physically blocking a narrow road. The path is the road he obstructs; the commoner is the one doing the intercepting. Simple image: commoner + path = interception.Quick recall
A commoner blocks the path to intercept the king's carriage.Details
The keyword for 遮 is intercept. This kanji conveys the idea of blocking, cutting off, or obstructing something in its path before it reaches its destination. It carries the sense of stopping or shielding against something that is moving or advancing, such as intercepting light, sound, or a person's passage. The character broadly encompasses actions of blocking, screening, and shutting out.
- On'yomi
- しゃ
- Kun'yomi
- さえぎ.る