睚
glare, angry look
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Readings
On'yomi
- ガイ
Kun'yomi
- まなじり
Meaning
睚 centers on an intense, hostile stare: glaring or giving an angry look.
Most common words using 睚
- 睚眥がいさい
glaring with hatred; glare filled with hatred
Study
Etymology
睚 combines 目 (eye) with 厓, which likely contributes the sound and may relate to a cliff or edge, suggesting a sharp, piercing look.
Meaning mnemonic
The eye 目 on the left and the cliff-like 厓 on the right suggest a sharp, cutting glare from the edge of the eye.
Reading mnemonic
For ガイ, imagine a guy giving you an angry glare: guy -> ガイ, and his eyes are fixed on you.