Mnemonic
A flag waves proudly above the hive's entrance. Every bee returning from the fields spots that flag and feels a surge of loyalty: "I Belong here." Without the flag, a bee would wander lost among countless hives. The flag is proof of membership—each bee pledges allegiance to the colony it belongs to.
Additional thoughts
Picture a medieval banner (flag) hanging over a beehive entrance. Bees check the flag's crest before entering—only members allowed. The flag represents the group, the bee represents the individual finding its place within that group.Quick recall
A bee spots the flag above its hive and knows it belongs there.Details
The keyword for 属 is belong. This kanji conveys the idea of being attached to, affiliated with, or falling under a particular group, category, or jurisdiction. It expresses the relationship of membership or subordination, such as belonging to an organization, a class, or a species. By extension, it can also refer to one's subordinates or dependents—those who belong under one's authority.
- On'yomi
- ぞく、しょく
- Kun'yomi
- さかん、つく、やから