諏
consult
StatusJinmeiyōFrequencyTop 2,000Strokes15
Readings
On'yomi
- シュ
- ス
Kun'yomi
- そう
- はか.る
Meaning
諏 centers on seeking advice or opinion through discussion: consulting someone, deliberating together, or asking for guidance.
Most common words using 諏
- 公立諏訪東京理科大学こうりつすわとうきょうりかだいがく
Suwa University of Science
- 諏訪八幡も照覧あれすわはちまんもしょうらんあれ
may Takeminakata (Suwa) and Hachiman bear witness; samurai vow of truthfulness
- 諏訪大明神すわだいみょうじん
Suwa deities (esp. Takeminakata and his consort Yasakatome); Suwa Daimyōjin
Study
Etymology
諏 combines 言 (speech) with 取 (take), suggesting taking words or opinions from someone, i.e., consulting. The exact historical development is uncertain, but the component relationship is plausible.
Meaning mnemonic
Words 言 are taken 取 from someone: you consult them to gather advice.
Reading mnemonic
For シュ, imagine consulting a shoe designer about the perfect fit: shoe -> シュ, and you take their expert words.