Mnemonic
You wrap your life savings into a bundle and hand it to someone. On the front page, you've written just three words: 'I Trust you.' Anyone who hands over a bundle like that, with only a single page as a receipt, must have absolute trust in the other person.
Additional thoughts
Picture physically handing a thick bundle of cash to a friend, with one flimsy page stapled to it as the only proof. The absurd vulnerability of the image makes trust unforgettable.Quick recall
Hand over a bundle with one page reading 'I Trust you.'Details
The keyword for 頼 is trust. This kanji conveys the idea of relying on or depending on someone, placing one's faith and confidence in them. It encompasses both the act of trusting others and being someone who is worthy of that trust, suggesting a mutual relationship of dependability. It can also extend to the meaning of making a request or asking a favor of someone, since doing so inherently involves trusting that person to come through.
- On'yomi
- らい
- Kun'yomi
- たの.む、たの.もしい、たよ.る