諦 Give Up

Radical Combination

• 言

  Say
• 立

  Stand
• 巾

  Towel

Meaning

Primary

Give Up

Alternative

Abandon

Mnemonic

You have something to say, so you stand up, throw in the towel, and shout: "I GIVE UP!" The stand radical looks a little weird in this kanji, probably because you're all tired and ready to give up.

Hints

Imagine standing up and throwing in the towel (or even just waving it around, especially if it's white) — it's the universal signal for giving up, right? Just make sure you also say it out loud, to make it clear for everyone: "I GIVE UP!"

Readings

On’yomi

てい

Kun’yomi

あきら

Nanori

None

Mnemonic

What's making you want to give up? Well, there's a killer (あきら) behind you who's threatening to kill you if you don't.

Hints

Hey, whatever you're doing, it's not worth losing your life over. If a killer is threatening you, you should probably just give up for now and live to fight another day.