罷
to dismiss, fire; quit, stop; emphatic verbal prefix
Kanji 1732
to dismiss, fire; quit, stop; emphatic verbal prefix
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Synopsis
This kanji can be tough to remember, so the essay presents mnemonics for two yomi and the main meaning of 罷. Learn about the history of strikes in Japan and see how young people now perceive them. Find out how to say that a politician got the sack, British coalminers went on strike, and someone got away with something. Also learn to speculate about worst-case scenarios.
Revision history:
May 24, 2023: p. 8: Deleted a broken link.
Feb. 16, 2022:
- p. 2, Etymology Box: Updated the Henshall etymology and Sears link.
- p. 3: Deleted a sentence alluding to the old Henshall etymology.
- p. 10: Added a link to the Kanshudo games.
Sept. 11, 2015: Originally published.
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