劾
censure, criminal investigation
JLPTN1StatusJōyō · secondary schoolFrequencyTop 5,000Strokes8
Readings
On'yomi
- ガイ
Kun'yomi
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Meaning
劾 centers on formal accusation and scrutiny: censuring someone or conducting a criminal investigation to uncover wrongdoing.
Most common words using 劾
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Etymology
劾 combines 力 (strength, effort) with 亥, which likely contributes the sound and may relate to accusation or investigation. The exact historical development is uncertain.
Meaning mnemonic
The left side 亥 looks like a person under a roof, and the right side 力 is strength. Imagine an investigator using strength to bring someone under scrutiny for a crime.
Reading mnemonic
For ガイ, picture a guy being investigated: guy -> ガイ, and the investigator is using force to censure him.