哆
tremble, shiver, shudder, quiver
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Readings
On'yomi
- シ
- タ
- シャ
Kun'yomi
- おお.きい
- おおくち
Meaning
哆 centers on involuntary shaking: trembling, shivering, shuddering, or quivering, often from cold, fear, or strong emotion.
Study
Etymology
哆 combines 口 (mouth) with 多, which likely contributes the sound and may suggest a wide-open or trembling mouth. The exact historical development is uncertain.
Meaning mnemonic
A mouth 口 that is many 多 times opening and closing, like chattering teeth when you tremble or shiver.
Reading mnemonic
For シ, imagine shivering so hard your teeth chatter with a sharp 'shh' sound: shh -> シ, and your mouth trembles.