Kanji
What does the kanji 懲 mean?
懲 means punishment, disciplinary warning. On'yomi チョウ. Kun'yomi こ.りる、こ.らす、こ.らしめる.
| On'yomi | チョウ |
|---|---|
| Kun'yomi | こ.りる、こ.らす、こ.らしめる |
| Strokes | 18 |
| Main radical | 心 |
| Level (estimated, JLPT framework) | N1 |
懲On'yomi チョウKun'yomi こ.りる、こ.らす、こ.らしめる
N1 · estimated, JLPT framework18 strokes
punishment, disciplinary warning
Memory hook
With the authority of the king (王) firm as a mountain (山), stepping up and striking (攵) to teach a lesson — CHASTISE, DISCIPLINE.
Main radical
心heart, feelings 4 strokesBuilt from
Stroke order · 18 strokes
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Common words
- 懲りるこりるto learn one's lesson (from a bitter experience); to have had enough




