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to dismiss, fire; quit, stop; emphatic verbal prefix
Kanji 1732

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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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Kanji PDF
Cover of essay 1732 on 罷, titled "The Three Bears Who Lost Their Jobs"
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JOYO ON-YOMI
JOYO KUN-YOMI
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STROKES15
RADICAL罒 (122: net)
JLPTN1
HALPERN1676/2272
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SPAHN5g10.2