定
Mnemonic
Under the roof, a mannequin stands frozen in place. You must determine its exact position before the store opens. Once you determine where the mannequin goes, it stays — fixed and settled beneath the roof forever.
Additional thoughts
Picture yourself carefully positioning a mannequin under a shop roof, locking it into its final spot. Choosing that exact spot IS determining — once decided, it never moves again.Quick recall
A mannequin locked in place under a roof — you determine exactly where it stands.Details
The keyword for 定 is determine. This kanji conveys the idea of fixing, settling, or establishing something with certainty. It encompasses the act of making a decision or reaching a conclusion that is firm and unchanging. It is widely used in contexts involving setting rules, making plans, or defining something as stable and decided.
- On'yomi
- てい、じょう
- Kun'yomi
- さだ.める、さだ.まる、さだ.か