JLPT N1

taboo; mourning; abhor

Item 268 of 642 | 7 strokes | Radical: 心 (heart)

Readings

On'yomi
Kun'yomiい.む

Mnemonic

The HEART recoils from TABOO things with fear.

Example Words

忌避 (きひ) avoidance
禁忌 (きんき) taboo
忌中 (きちゅう) mourning period