Mnemonic
A Gap splits the village wall. A little beam of sunlight pours through the crack, and a little spy seizes the unguarded moment to slip inside.
Additional thoughts
Picture a crumbling village wall with sunlight streaming through a narrow crack. Two 'little' elements frame the sun—like two small edges of the gap itself. Light betrays the weakness, and someone exploits it.Quick recall
A Gap in the village wall lets a little beam of sun through—a little opening to exploit.Details
The keyword for 隙 is gap. This kanji refers to a crack, crevice, or opening between two things, whether physical or metaphorical. It can describe a narrow space between objects, a lull or pause in time, or an emotional rift between people. It also carries the nuance of an unguarded moment or vulnerability—an opening that someone might exploit.
- On'yomi
- げき、きゃく、けき
- Kun'yomi
- すき、す.く、す.かす、ひま