陼
islet
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Readings
On'yomi
- ショ
- ト
- ツ
- ズ
Kun'yomi
- しま
Meaning
陼 centers on a small island or islet, a piece of land surrounded by water.
Study
Etymology
陼 combines the mound radical ⻖ (阜, suggesting a raised landform) with 者, which likely contributes the sound. The character is used for a small island or islet.
Meaning mnemonic
The left side ⻖ suggests a mound or hill, and the right side 者 looks like a person sitting on something. Picture a person sitting on a small mound of land surrounded by water: an islet.
Reading mnemonic
For ショ, imagine a small show being performed on the islet: show -> ショ, and the performer stands on the tiny island.