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Kotomora

榭

kiosk, pavilion

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Readings

On'yomi

  • シャ

Kun'yomi

  • だい

Meaning

榭 centers on a small, open structure for rest or enjoyment: a kiosk or pavilion, typically built on a raised platform.

Study

Etymology

榭 combines 木 (tree, wood) with 射, which likely contributes the sound. The character originally referred to a wooden pavilion or raised platform.

Meaning mnemonic

A wooden 木 structure that looks like it was shot 射 into place: a pavilion or kiosk standing on a platform.

Reading mnemonic

For シャ, imagine a pavilion casting a sharp shadow: sharp -> シャ, and the wooden kiosk stands in the shade.