盪
melt, be charmed, captivated
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Readings
On'yomi
- トウ
Kun'yomi
- とろ.かす
- あら.う
- うご.く
Meaning
盪 centers on a state of being softened or moved: melting physically, or being emotionally charmed and captivated as if one's heart has melted.
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Etymology
盪 combines 湯 (hot water) with 皿 (dish), suggesting melting or softening by heat in a vessel. The emotional senses of being charmed or captivated likely extend from the idea of being softened or moved.
Meaning mnemonic
Hot water (湯) in a dish (皿) melts whatever is placed inside. Imagine your heart melting like that, leaving you charmed and captivated.
Reading mnemonic
For トウ, picture a toe melting in hot water: toe -> トウ, and the dish catches the melted drops.