以 From

Radical Combination

• L

  Lion
• 丶

  Drop
• 人

  Person

Meaning

Primary

From

Alternatives

Since, Compared With, With, By Means Of

Mnemonic

The lion drops a drop of saliva onto this person from above. The person is in a much worse place compared with where they were before, since they only just recently fell into this pit.

Hints

Picture the person, the lion is leaning over them, the drop of spit dangling from their mouth. "I-I want to go back where I came from," the person gasps, shaking.

Readings

On’yomi

い

Kun’yomi

None

Nanori

None

Mnemonic

From above there is a loud caw, and a giant eagle (い) swoops down, forcing the lion to back off. The eagle grabs the person with its talons, bringing him into the air! But now he's... in the air being carried by a giant eagle, compared with where he was before, is this really better?!

Hints

The eagle came from the sky and technically rescued him, but compared to where he was before, it may not be a better situation. I think this person is going to be eaten either way.