KanjiJLPT N1
Review

review, inspection, revision

Mnemonic

At the gate of the underworld, a demon wearing reading glasses conducts a thorough review of your entire life's records before letting you pass. The demon flips through every page at the gate, scrutinizing each deed with glowing red eyes. Nothing escapes this final review.
Additional thoughts
Picture a bureaucratic demon at a massive gate, stamping documents and cross-checking lists — this isn't a battle scene but an official inspection. The gate frames the process; the demon ensures nothing slips through unchecked.
Quick recall
A demon at the gate performs a meticulous review of your life's every deed.

Details

The keyword for 閲 is review. This kanji conveys the idea of carefully examining, inspecting, or looking through something in detail. It is often associated with the act of reviewing documents, records, or texts to verify or assess their content. The character carries a sense of thorough, official inspection rather than a casual glance.
On'yomi
えつ
Kun'yomi
けみ.する