譭
to slander, to defame
Strokes20
Readings
On'yomi
- キ
Kun'yomi
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Meaning
譭 centers on malicious speech that damages reputation: slandering or defaming someone through words.
Study
Etymology
譭 combines 言 (speech) with 毀 (destroy, damage), forming a character about damaging someone through words. The right side 毀 likely contributes both sound and meaning.
Meaning mnemonic
Words 言 that destroy 毀 a person's reputation: slander and defamation tear someone down verbally.
Reading mnemonic
For キ, imagine a key piece of slander that unlocks a scandal: key -> キ, and the damaging words spread like wildfire.