随
Mnemonic
In the village, there's a secret path only the wise elder knows. To follow him along it, you must possess complete trust — no questions, no hesitation. You simply walk behind him and let the path carry you where it will.
Additional thoughts
Imagine a misty village at dawn, a narrow winding path disappearing into fog. You possess nothing but faith in the elder ahead. Following feels effortless, like water flowing downhill.Quick recall
In the village, walk the path and possess trust to follow the elder.Details
The keyword for 随 is follow. This kanji conveys the idea of going along with someone or something, accompanying them, or acting in accordance with their lead. It implies a willing submission or compliance, moving in the same direction as another without resistance. The concept extends to meanings such as obeying, yielding to circumstances, or letting things take their natural course.
- On'yomi
- ずい
- Kun'yomi
- まにま.に、したが.う