What is the meaning and reading of the kanji "盟"?

The kanji "盟" belongs to JLPT N1 and means "Alliance, oath, pledge". Its Onyomi is "メイ (mei)" and Kunyomi is "なし".

JLPT N1

盟

Alliance, oath, pledge

Q: Is there a memory mnemonic for "盟"?

Yes! Radical breakdown: "皿 (dish) + 明 (bright/light)". Mnemonic Story: "To forge a grand **alliance** or take an **oath**, ancient warriors would gather around a shared **dish** (皿) of food, making their sacred vows under the **bright** (明) light of the moon or sun. Their commitment was as clear and open as the 'bright' dish before them."

Onyomi

メイ (mei)

Kunyomi

なし

🧠 Memory Mnemonic

🔍 Radical Breakdown

皿 (dish) + 明 (bright/light)

📖 Mnemonic Story

To forge a grand **alliance** or take an **oath**, ancient warriors would gather around a shared **dish** (皿) of food, making their sacred vows under the **bright** (明) light of the moon or sun. Their commitment was as clear and open as the 'bright' dish before them.

💡 Quick Hint: Bright dish oath

Essential N1 Vocabulary

同盟

どうめい

alliance, league

加盟

かめい

joining (an organization)

盟友

めいゆう

sworn friend, ally

Kanji Practice Quiz

Verify your memory for "盟"

EUは経済＿＿＿＿＿を形成している。

🎉 正解 / Correct!

解説: 同盟は「どうめい」と読みます。
English: Alliance is read as 'dōmei'.

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