exemption / license

(bait) + (human legs)
★★★☆☆
8 strokes
BETA

Onyomi

MEN

MEN have a license to urinate standing up.

Mnemonic

You need a fishing license to walk to the river on your human legs and throw your baited worm in.

Kunyomi

まぬか*れる to get out of (your punishment, because you had a good excuse), get out of paying a fine (because you are related to the Chief of Police). Basically, it means you got an exemption.
★☆☆☆☆

Jukugo

運転免許証(うんてん めんきょしょ)

drivers' license ★★★☆☆
(drive a vehicle) + (license) + (proof) = 運転免許証 (drivers' license)

免除(めんじょ) する

to exempt ★★☆☆☆
(exemption / license) + (exclude) = 免除 (to exempt)

御免なさい(ごめんなさい)

sorry ★☆☆☆☆ KANA
(the honorific "o") + (exemption / license) = 御免なさい (sorry)

sorry (usually KANA, but it's worth learning to see the roots of the expression: 'Honorably exempt me (from your wrath!)')

Lookalikes

Meaning Hint Radical
voice SAMURAI
exemption / license LEGS
color SMILEY-FACE BOTTTOM LINE

The SAMURAI'S voice is loud.

My LEGS have a licence to run on the ground.

I SMILE when I see colors floating around.

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Synonyms

escape
逃れる    逃げる    避ける    免れる    脱出    退く