Radical Combination

Meaning

Primary

Express

Alternative

Surface

Mnemonic

If your rib cage is suddenly kicked you'll probably want to express something. Anger or surprise, I'm guessing. At any rate a lot will get expressed on the surface of your face.

Readings

On’yomi

ひょう

Kun’yomi

あらわ, おもて

Nanori

None

Mnemonic

The only thing you can think to express is "Heyo" (ひょう)! Kind of a cross between "hey" and "yo." Like "heyo, stop it!" It doesn't really match the moment, but it's how you expressed yourself.

Visually Similar Kanji

Found In Vocabulary