免
- Kanji
- 免
- Level
- N2
- Meaning
- exempt, dismiss
- On'yomi
- メン
- Kun'yomi
- まぬか.れる
- Strokes
- 8
- Common compounds
免許 (めんきょ) license ; 免税 (めんぜい) tax exemption ; 免れる (まぬかれる) to escape
- Memory hook
This kanji looks like a person with an open mouth and arms spread, saying "I am FREE!" or "EXEMPT me!". It has a hat-like top and a "person" (人) inside.