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

The kanji "勢" belongs to JLPT N3 and means "Force, Momentum, Spirit". Its Onyomi is "セイ (sei), ゼイ (zei)" and Kunyomi is "いきおい (ikioi)".

JLPT N3

勢

Force, Momentum, Spirit

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

Yes! Radical breakdown: "執 (simplified form of 'to hold', consisting of 扌 'hand' and the top part) + 力 (power)". Mnemonic Story: "Imagine a powerful hand (扌, on the left) *holding* (the top part, like a weapon or tool) with such fierce *power* (力, the bottom right) that it creates an unstoppable *force* and incredible *momentum*. This is the raw spirit of a warrior charging into battle!"

Onyomi

セイ (sei), ゼイ (zei)

Kunyomi

いきおい (ikioi)

🧠 Memory Mnemonic

🔍 Radical Breakdown

執 (simplified form of 'to hold', consisting of 扌 'hand' and the top part) + 力 (power)

📖 Mnemonic Story

Imagine a powerful hand (扌, on the left) *holding* (the top part, like a weapon or tool) with such fierce *power* (力, the bottom right) that it creates an unstoppable *force* and incredible *momentum*. This is the raw spirit of a warrior charging into battle!

💡 Quick Hint: Hand holding power

Essential N3 Vocabulary

勢い

いきおい

Force, Vigor

情勢

じょうせい

Situation, State of affairs

姿勢

しせい

Posture, Attitude

Kanji Practice Quiz

Verify your memory for "勢"

経済の＿＿＿＿＿が増している。

🎉 正解 / Correct!

解説: 勢いは「いきおい」と読みます。
English: Force is read as 'ikioi'.

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