惴
fear, be afraid
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Readings
On'yomi
- ズイ
- スイ
Kun'yomi
- おそ.れる
Meaning
惴 centers on a state of anxious fear or being afraid, often with a sense of trembling or unease.
Study
Etymology
惴 combines 忄 (heart/mind) with 耑, which likely contributes a phonetic element. The heart radical suggests an emotion, fitting the meaning of fear.
Meaning mnemonic
The heart radical 忄 beside 耑 suggests a heart gripped by fear. Imagine your heart pounding when you see something frightening.
Reading mnemonic
For ズイ, picture a zoo where you feel afraid: zoo -> ズイ, and your heart races with fear.