靂
violent, thunder, lightening
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Readings
On'yomi
- レキ
Kun'yomi
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Meaning
靂 centers on a sudden, violent atmospheric event: thunder and lightning striking with force. The given meanings all describe the same intense, explosive weather phenomenon.
Most common words using 靂
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Etymology
靂 combines 雨 (rain) with 歷, which likely contributes the sound and the idea of passing through or sequence, suggesting a violent storm passing through with thunder and lightning.
Meaning mnemonic
Rain 雨 pours down while the complex lower part 歷 suggests a violent, passing event. Picture a fierce thunderstorm shaking the sky.
Reading mnemonic
For レキ, imagine a violent thunderclap that sounds like a wrecking ball: wreck -> レキ, and the storm wreaks havoc with thunder and lightning.