Mnemonic
At the peak of the mountain, a ninja kneels to do humbly / exert total effort. The ninja never boasts about reaching the peak—instead, they train in silence, pouring every ounce of energy into perfecting their art with sincere humility.
Additional thoughts
Picture the ninja at the summit, not celebrating but bowing low in devotion. The peak represents the height of achievement, yet the ninja's response is pure humble exertion—effort without ego.Quick recall
A ninja at the peak bows and vows to do humbly / exert all effort in silent devotion.Details
The keyword for 致 is do humbly / exert. This kanji conveys the idea of doing something with utmost sincerity, dedication, and effort, often carrying a nuance of humility and respect. It is used to express the act of bringing about a result or extending one's full effort toward a goal, as in exerting oneself wholeheartedly. In formal and polite contexts, it takes on the meaning of performing an action humbly, reflecting a deferential attitude toward others.
- On'yomi
- ち
- Kun'yomi
- いた.す