遽
fear, agitation, confusion, hurry
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Readings
On'yomi
- キョ
Kun'yomi
- あわ.てる
- あわただ.しい
- すみやか
- にわか
Meaning
遽 centers on a sudden, overwhelming state of mind: fear, agitation, or confusion that makes one hurry or act hastily.
Most common words using 遽
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Etymology
遽 combines 辶 (movement) with 豦, which likely contributes both sound and the idea of a wild boar's sudden, agitated charge, giving the sense of hurried, fearful action.
Meaning mnemonic
The movement radical 辶 suggests rushing, while the inner 豦 looks like a startled animal. Imagine a wild boar suddenly bursting through the brush, causing fear and confusion as everyone hurries away.
Reading mnemonic
For キョ, picture a startled person letting out a sharp 'kyo!' sound as they jump back in fear and hurry away: kyo -> キョ.