Memory phrase (Mnemonic) for: 威


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Meaning

authority, intimidate, dignity, threaten

Pronunciation

I
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Explanation

From top: halberd , person (= +), woman

Mnemonic

If a person with a halberd is above a woman, he has a threatening authority.

Radicals

woman(The stroke order is: "Ku-no-ichi" = く , which also stands for a female ninja. )
halberd, spear, lance(This radical kanohoko stands for halberd and is rather similar to the sabre shikigamae Other radicals with weapons are: )
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Vocabulary

威張る いばる to be proud, to swagger
威力 いりょく power, might, authority, influence
権威 けんい authority, power, influence

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