Mnemonic
Two glowing lines appear in the sky above a little shrine—a divine sign! The priests rush out to show everyone: the two beams of light hovering over the little altar mean the gods are speaking. All kneel in awe.
Additional thoughts
Visualize the kanji: two horizontal strokes on top (二) sitting above the little radical (小) below. The structure itself looks like a sacred altar displaying a heavenly message.Quick recall
Two beams of light over a little altar show a divine sign.Details
The keyword for 示 is show. This kanji conveys the idea of displaying, revealing, or indicating something to others. It carries the sense of making something visible or known, such as demonstrating a point or presenting information. In its broader usage, it also relates to divine revelation or spiritual signs, as it is closely associated with religious altars and offerings to the gods.
- On'yomi
- じ、し
- Kun'yomi
- しめ.す