Mnemonic
A father dons his finest hat and heads to the neighborhood block party to mingle. He tips his hat at every stranger, crossing paths and exchanging laughs. The father's hat draws everyone in — soon he's the life of the party, mingling with the whole crowd.
Additional thoughts
Picture the father tipping his hat each time he crosses someone's path — the crossing motion mirrors the X-shape of 交. The hat radical (亠) sits on top of the kanji, with father (父) beneath, just like a hat sits on a father's head.Quick recall
A father in a hat tips it at every stranger to mingle at the party.Details
The keyword for 交 is mingle. This kanji conveys the idea of mixing, crossing, or coming together, as when people interact socially or when things intersect. It encompasses meanings of exchange, association, and intermingling, suggesting the crossing or blending of paths, ideas, or relationships. The character can also refer to alternation or交わり (fellowship), emphasizing mutual interaction and connection between parties.
- On'yomi
- こう
- Kun'yomi
- まじ.わる、まじ.える、ま.じる、まじ.る、ま.ざる、ま.ぜる、-か.う、か.わす、かわ.す、こもごも