浣
wash
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Readings
On'yomi
- カン
Kun'yomi
- あら.う
Meaning
浣 centers on washing with water, especially rinsing or cleansing something.
Most common words using 浣
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Etymology
浣 combines 氵 (water) with 完, which likely contributes the sound and the idea of completeness, suggesting thorough washing.
Meaning mnemonic
Water 氵 plus 完 (complete) suggests a complete wash: rinsing something thoroughly with water.
Reading mnemonic
For カン, imagine washing a can in the sink: can -> カン, and the water 氵 makes it clean.