開 Open

Radical Combination

• 門

  Gate
• 开

  Lantern

Meaning

Primary

Open

Mnemonic

A gate with a lantern is open for you. That's convenient, since it's pretty dark out and you might not have seen the open gate without the lantern's help.

Hints

Imagine being a traveler, walking around the outside of a huge walled city. You really need to get inside but all of the gates are closed. Finally, you see a single, bright lantern marking the open gate! What a relief.

Readings

On’yomi

かい

Kun’yomi

あ, ひら

Nanori

None

Mnemonic

This open gate is in the water though, so you'll need a kayak (かい) to get in. Luckily, you've been carrying your kayak with you just in case.

Hints

Imagine kayaking in the dark toward an open gate. Finally, you've made it!