良
Mnemonic
A single drop of rain lands on the footballer's forehead right before kickoff. He closes his eyes and whispers, "That's my sign." He then plays the most good, brilliant match of his career—every touch flawless, every pass sublime. That lucky drop changed everything.
Additional thoughts
Picture the raindrop landing dead-center on the footballer's forehead like an anointing, blessing him with excellence. Drop sits on top, footballer below—mirroring the kanji's structure.Quick recall
A lucky drop anoints the footballer, guaranteeing a good performance.Details
The keyword for 良 is good. This kanji conveys the sense of something being good, virtuous, or of fine quality. It is used to describe positive attributes such as excellence, goodness, or superiority in character, ability, or condition. The idea at its core is one of inherent worth and desirability, suggesting something that meets or exceeds a high standard.
- On'yomi
- りょう
- Kun'yomi
- よ.い、-よ.い、い.い、-い.い